Media Personality Yaakov Bardugo Eyes Finance Minister Role
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Media personality Yaakov Bardugo has expressed his ambition to become Israel's Finance Minister, calling it the most important role. Bardugo also discussed his dismissal from Army Radio, viewing it as an attempt to silence his public voice and suggesting his Mizrahi background played a role in his treatment. He criticized other media figures and politicians, including Benny Gantz, and offered a cynical view on media portrayals.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Media personality Yaakov Bardugo wants to be the next Finance Minister.
- Bardugo sees his Army Radio dismissal as an attempt to silence him.
- He believes his Mizrahi background contributed to his negative treatment.
- Bardugo criticized Benny Gantz as a political "tool" who "shut me up."
- He claimed other media figures distanced themselves after his firing.
Media personality Yaakov Bardugo, who transitioned from news studios to the Knesset, revealed in an interview that his desired government post is Finance Minister. Bardugo stated on i24's "Cabinet Friday" program that he believes the Finance Ministry is the most crucial role. He also discussed his dismissal from Galei Tzahal (Army Radio), which he views as an attempt to silence the public voice he represents. Bardugo expressed his belief that other media figures have distanced themselves from him following the incident, citing examples like Rino Tzror and Razi Barkai not greeting him on the radio. He asserted that Galei Tzahal and Channel 12 have consistently ignored or silenced his perspective. When asked if his treatment was due to his Mizrahi (Middle Eastern Jewish) background, Bardugo responded affirmatively, suggesting his background was not well-received. He speculated that some might fear him because he holds a mirror to media professionals, unafraid of them. Bardugo also commented on Benny Gantz, dismissing him as a "tool" for others and stating Gantz "shut me up." He concluded by suggesting that what is prominently featured in the media may not be real, and the truth lies in what is hidden.
