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Wikipedia is facing attacks from the White House and Musk. Its founder isn't worried

By Bobby Allyn
Published November 6, 2025 at 4:45 AM EST

The White House has threatened Wikipedia's non-profit status, and Elon Musk has called for it to be defunded. NPR's Bobby Allyn speaks with Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales about the attacks.

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