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1,300 VOA Employees on Leave Amid Budget Cuts

3/15/2025

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Over 1,300 Voice of America employees are now on administrative leave due to President Trump's budget cuts, marking a historic blow to the agency's 83-year legacy. This drastic move raises alarms about the future of U.S. soft power, particularly in the face of growing influence from adversaries like China and Russia.

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Over 1,300 Voice of America employees are now on administrative leave due to President Trump's budget cuts, marking a historic blow to the agency's 83-year legacy. This drastic move raises alarms about the future of U.S. soft power, particularly in the face of growing influence from adversaries like China and Russia.