US Closes Disinformation Service to Protect Freedom of Speech
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Politics
April 16, 2025 20:35
washington - The US government shuts down service aimed at countering foreign disinformation, amid concerns over censorship and spending.
US Government Shuts Down Disinformation Service
The US government has closed a service established in 2016 to counter foreign disinformation, costing taxpayers over $50 million annually. Critics claim it silenced American voices.
Senator Rubio stated, 'Under the previous administration, this service spent millions to actively censor and silence the voices of Americans they should be serving. Today marks its end.'
The Global Engagement Center (GEC) aimed to combat fake news and propaganda from countries like Russia and China. Republicans and Elon Musk criticized its operations.