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Trump Administration Cuts Voice of America Workforce by 85%

6/21/2025

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The Trump administration's drastic cuts at Voice of America have slashed its workforce from 639 to just 250, marking an alarming 85% reduction at the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Critics warn this move jeopardizes independent journalism and undermines democratic values, while ongoing legal battles cast uncertainty on the agency's future amidst sweeping federal layoffs.

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The Trump administration's drastic cuts at Voice of America have slashed its workforce from 639 to just 250, marking an alarming 85% reduction at the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Critics warn this move jeopardizes independent journalism and undermines democratic values, while ongoing legal battles cast uncertainty on the agency's future amidst sweeping federal layoffs.