The shutdown of the Global Engagement Center (GEC) by the Trump administration signals an examination of past efforts against foreign propaganda, aiming to assess if these measures infringed on American speech. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed this as a fulfillment of promises to protect free speech, while critics contend it marks a withdrawal from a long-standing global contest of ideas and information. Moreover, the dismantling of various agencies focuses on questioning the financial commitments made for countering foreign propaganda instead of uplifting democratic values worldwide.
The Global Engagement Center's shutdown signifies a shift in U.S. policy as the administration questions past efforts to combat foreign propaganda and freedom of speech.
Critics argue the end of the GEC is part of a broader retreat from combating foreign disinformation and a dangerous move away from promoting democratic values globally.
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