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China’s state media praised Trump’s decision to cut funding for Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA), calling them “propaganda” outlets.

The move put 1,300 VOA staff on leave and drew criticism from press freedom advocates, who warn it benefits authoritarian regimes.

VOA and RFA have long reported on human rights abuses in China, North Korea, and other restricted regions.

RFA’s CEO condemned the cuts as a “reward to dictators,” while the Czech Republic has asked the EU for support to keep Radio Free Europe running.

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    1 year ago

    What isn’t good is the end of billions in aid to stop people from starving and provide medical aid to underdeveloped areas, which is something real socialists generally support.

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        1 year ago

        Good news!

        They got privatized by Reaganites!

        They’ll still be in operation! So it’s just the charity and “genuine good will” stuff America won’t be doing anymore.

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          1 year ago

          What are you even talking about? Are you saying that the US government doing evil is better than EvilCorp doing it? Or are you saying that the government can’t do good without also doing evil?