On Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the closure of the Global Engagement Center, which had been controversial under the Biden administration. The center faced significant criticism from Republicans who accused it of censoring American voices. Rubio stated his decision aimed to preserve free speech, highlighting the previous administration's mismanagement of the center as fundamentally contrary to American values. The GEC had ceased operations following a lack of funding approved by Congress, and previous reports suggested it exerted pressure on social media to dampen dissent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the closure of the Global Engagement Center was essential to preserving Americans' freedom of speech, condemning its previous misuse.
Rubio criticized the previous administration, asserting its actions were against the principles of free speech, calling the center's operation "inconceivable" in America.
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