In a series of controversial moves, the Trump administration has ordered significant cuts to government-funded media outlets, including the Voice of America and Radio Free Europe. An executive order has led to the placement of virtually all full-time staff at the Voice of America on administrative leave, as funding for pro-democracy media operations has been halted. The White House has justified these cuts as part of a broader effort to trim government agencies, which also includes the dismantling of seven federal agencies focused on media and public services. As a result, the channels of Voice of America have fallen silent, and contracts with major news organizations have been canceled. The decision has sparked outrage among journalists and advocates for press freedom, who express deep concern over the implications for independent journalism and democracy.