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Trump's Retreat Threatens Global Democracy, Experts Warn

5/12/2025

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Under President Trump's leadership, the U.S. has pulled back on its commitment to global democracy, dismantling key agencies and slashing funding for vital programs. Experts caution that this retreat could pave the way for authoritarian regimes to flourish, undermining democratic movements worldwide and bolstering adversaries like Russia and China. The fate of U.S. media services hangs in the balance.

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Under President Trump's leadership, the U.S. has pulled back on its commitment to global democracy, dismantling key agencies and slashing funding for vital programs. Experts caution that this retreat could pave the way for authoritarian regimes to flourish, undermining democratic movements worldwide and bolstering adversaries like Russia and China. The fate of U.S. media services hangs in the balance.