Trump Administration Shuts Down Voice of America | JQJO

President Trump's administration fired hundreds of Voice of America (VOA) reporters, effectively shutting down the US-funded news outlet. This follows Trump's March order to eliminate VOA and its parent company. The administration cited "dysfunction, bias, and waste," while critics denounced the move as an attack on independent journalism and a historic act of self-sabotage. Over 85% of VOA's 1,400 staff have been laid off since March, leaving only 50 employees. The layoffs sparked outrage, with former journalists highlighting the loss of 83 years of independent reporting upholding US democratic ideals globally.