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Trump's Cuts Slash VOA Staff, Threatening Independent Journalism

6/21/2025

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VOA Staff Cuts

The Voice of America (VOA) has been drastically cut down, slashing its staff from 1,400 to just 250 after President Trump's directive to shrink the US Agency for Global Media. Critics fear this move jeopardizes independent journalism, paving the way for foreign propaganda. Meanwhile, VOA journalists are fiercely fighting legal battles to reclaim funding and support for their vital work.

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Kari Lake's Workforce Cuts

Kari Lake, a senior advisor at the U.S. Agency for Global Media, revealed a staggering 639 layoffs, slashing the workforce by 85% since March. This drastic measure echoes President Trump's push to trim federal spending and tackle alleged media bias. Critics fear this could jeopardize independent journalism and diminish America's global voice.

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VOA Staff Cuts

The Voice of America (VOA) has been drastically cut down, slashing its staff from 1,400 to just 250 after President Trump's directive to shrink the US Agency for Global Media. Critics fear this move jeopardizes independent journalism, paving the way for foreign propaganda. Meanwhile, VOA journalists are fiercely fighting legal battles to reclaim funding and support for their vital work.

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