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Rubio Shuts Down GEC, Citing Stifled American Voices

4/18/2025

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the controversial closure of the Global Engagement Center (GEC), which he claims stifled American voices and squandered over $50 million each year. Founded in 2016 to tackle foreign disinformation, the GEC faced backlash for allegedly silencing conservative viewpoints, leaving the nation vulnerable to foreign propaganda without a dedicated defense.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the controversial closure of the Global Engagement Center (GEC), which he claims stifled American voices and squandered over $50 million each year. Founded in 2016 to tackle foreign disinformation, the GEC faced backlash for allegedly silencing conservative viewpoints, leaving the nation vulnerable to foreign propaganda without a dedicated defense.