Voice of America (VOA) is undergoing staffing terminations as a result of an executive order signed by President Trump to effectively dissolve the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Contractors received notices terminating their contracts, effective March 31, 2025. This directive, aimed at ensuring that taxpayers aren't funding what the administration labels radical propaganda, has drawn severe criticism from media freedom organizations, who describe the move as dystopian and an attack on press freedom, amidst continued allegations of biased reporting by the agency.
The Trump administration has begun laying off staff at Voice of America after signing an executive order to effectively eliminate the US Agency for Global Media.
Following President Trump's recent executive order, contractors at Voice of America have been notified of contract terminations effective March 31, 2025.
In a statement, The White House mentioned this action would ensure taxpayers are not burdened by what they termed radical propaganda.
Media freedom advocacy groups have condemned the move as dystopian, drawing attention to ongoing concerns about press freedom under Trump's administration.
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