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Legal Battle Over Trump Administration’s Dismantling of Voice of America

The shutdown of U.S.-funded broadcasting networks has sparked lawsuits and global concerns over press freedom and U.S. influence.

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FILE - The Voice of America building, Monday, June 15, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
FILE - Kari Lake speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
President Donald Trump walks from the Oval Office to board Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House. On March 14, Trump ordered cuts to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which terminated congressionally approved grants for Radio Free Asia, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and Middle East Broadcast Networks. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Overview

  • President Trump’s executive order has dismantled the U.S. Agency for Global Media, including Voice of America and its sister networks, citing inefficiency and waste.
  • Over 1,300 employees have been placed on administrative leave, leaving many foreign journalists at risk of deportation due to visa issues.
  • Critics warn the closure undermines U.S. soft power, benefits authoritarian regimes like China and Russia, and threatens global press freedom.
  • A federal lawsuit filed by employees and unions alleges the shutdown violates the First Amendment and seeks to reverse the decision.
  • Voice of America, with a history of countering propaganda and promoting U.S. values, has been described by rights groups as a vital source of independent news in authoritarian regions.