Editorial: The New York Times

• President Trump attempted to mute Voice of America and other U.S.-government-funded international broadcasters.
• The censorship may carry severe consequences in terms of soft power.
• Global Media is an agency that oversees several global media outlets.
• These outlets reached more than 425 million listeners or viewers worldwide.
• The order to eliminate the agency is clouded with uncertainty.
• These channels have provided reliable news and information worldwide.
• They give an insight into American culture of openness, democracy, and press freedom.
• Users in Russia, China, Iran, and Venezuela deemed these media outlets trustworthy.
• Trump appointed Kari Lake, former news anchor and unsuccessful Republican candidate, as a special adviser on the U.S. Agency for Global Media.

Conclusion: Censoring these media outlets could significantly delay the United States in projecting its values and influence around the world. There have already been celebrations from Russia and China, and many Russians who relied on Radio Liberty are mourning its potential closure.

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