Trump Advisor Kari Lake Plans Major Downsizing of Voice of America

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President Trump’s senior adviser Kari Lake has initiated the restructuring of Voice of America and other government-funded international news outlets. The reductions are meant to maintain staffing levels above the minimum requirements, with 81 people to remain after August, down from the 1,300 that were put on paid leave in March. However, these actions have sparked protest and lawsuits from staff and former leaders who argue that the cuts are tantamount to killing the network and will limit the U.S.’s global influence.