Trump Administration Fires Hundreds at Voice of America
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The Trump administration fired nearly 600 contractors from Voice of America (VOA), defying a court order. The move, affecting mostly journalists, represents over one-third of VOA's workforce and leaves some journalists facing deportation. The administration cited "the government's convenience," while VOA director Michael Abramowitz called it "inexplicable." This action follows other Trump administration attempts to target independent news organizations, including investigations into NPR and PBS, and legal battles with CBS and the Associated Press. The VOA building is also listed for sale.
The Trump administration fired nearly 600 contractors from Voice of America (VOA), defying a court order. The move, affecting mostly journalists, represents over one-third of VOA's workforce and leaves some journalists facing deportation. The administration cited "the government's convenience," while VOA director Michael Abramowitz called it "inexplicable." This action follows other Trump administration attempts to target independent news organizations, including investigations into NPR and PBS, and legal battles with CBS and the Associated Press. The VOA building is also listed for sale.
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