JOURNAL ARTICLE

SILENCING THE CRITICS.

  • Published In: Time International - South Pacific Edition, 2025, v. 206, n. 11/12. P. 7 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bennett, Brian; Lee, Chantelle; Waxman, Olivia B. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on President Donald Trump's efforts to suppress dissent following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. It discusses the administration's plans to target left-leaning nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and potentially revoke their tax-exempt status, which could severely impact their fundraising capabilities. The article highlights concerns from major philanthropies regarding these threats and notes the historical misuse of the IRS for politically motivated audits. Additionally, it mentions Trump's executive order labeling the antifa movement as a "domestic terrorist organization" and his increasing willingness to use federal power to control speech and silence critics, exemplified by actions taken against media figures like Jimmy Kimmel. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time International - South Pacific Edition. 2025/10, Vol. 206, Issue 11/12, p7
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0818-0628
  • Accession Number:188462787
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