Hundreds of Voice of America reporters fired as Trump guts agency
Summary
Hundreds of Voice of America reporters were fired by President Donald Trump's administration, reducing the US-funded news agency's workforce. The administration cited issues like bias and inefficiency for this decision. Most of the agency's employees have lost their jobs since March, leaving only a small number still employed.Key Facts
- President Trump's administration fired hundreds of Voice of America (VOA) reporters.
- The firings were part of a plan to reduce what the administration called "dysfunction, bias, and waste."
- The cuts affected over 85% of the staff, totaling around 1,400 employees since March.
- About 50 employees will continue working in VOA and related agencies.
- VOA was started during World War Two to counter Nazi propaganda.
- VOA and related agencies have been praised for their reporting in countries with limited press freedom.
- The administration planned to shut down VOA and similar organizations as much as possible within legal limits.
- The decision saw criticism, with some calling it a blow to 83 years of independent journalism promoting US democratic values.
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