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May 7, 2025 The Trump administration kept Voice of America shut down under a March executive order Corroborated Power and Authority
The continued shutdown showed direct executive power over a public media institution and weakened an established channel for independent state-funded journalism.
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- Executive Order Shuts Down VoA Operations — An executive order signed by Donald Trump in mid-March has effectively shut down Voice of America (VoA) operations, taking them off the air and offline.
- Trump Administration's Executive Order Shuts Down Voice of America — In March, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), effectively shutting down Voice of America (VoA) and placing 1,300 employees on administrative leave.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 16 – 2025-05-03–2025-05-09
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Mar 15, 2025 President Trump ordered the elimination of the U.S. Agency for Global Media and sidelined Voice of America operations Corroborated Power and Authority
The move concentrated executive control over a federally funded news system and weakened an institution designed to provide independent public information.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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- Trump signs order eliminating US Agency for Global Media — President Donald Trump signed an order eliminating the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the parent company of Voice of America (VoA), along with six other federal agencies.
- Voice of America shut down by Trump administration — Trump ordered the shutdown of Voice of America, locking out employees and terminating contracts with other international broadcasting services.
- Trump Administration Defunds Pro-Democracy Media Outlets — The Trump administration ordered the defunding of pro-democracy media outlets, including Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and Radio Free Asia.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 9 – 2025-03-15–2025-03-21
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