Trump Orders Closure of Media-Funded Federal Agencies
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March 15, 2025 16:14
united states - Latest news: President Trump shuts down media-funded federal agencies, targets CNN and MSNBC, citing corruption. Details on Voice of America's closure.
President Trump Orders Closure of Media-Funded Federal Agencies
President Trump signed an order to shut down 7 federal agencies, including Voice of America, funded by the government.
Key Points:
- 7 federal agencies overseeing media funding to be dissolved.
- U.S. Agency for Global Media finances Voice of America, Radio Free Europe, and Radio Free Asia.
- Trump labels CNN and MSNBC 'corrupt' and 'illegal' in a speech at the DOJ.
Trump's move aims to reduce bureaucracy and address what he considers biased reporting.