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.

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.