Trt World [ TESTED — PACK ]
: In 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice ordered TRT's U.S. office to register as a foreign agent, citing government control over its funding and leadership.
: Approximately 70% of funding comes from taxes on electricity bills and sales of TV/radio receivers, with the remainder from government grants and advertising. TRT World
: Originally launched with a diverse group of international journalists from outlets like Al Jazeera, the BBC, and Reuters. Over time, management and staff have become increasingly Turkish-led—a process some researchers describe as "Turkification". : In 2019, the U