Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty sues Trump administration over canceled contract
NPR Online News7 days ago
Radio Free Europe Sues Trump Admin Over Funding Termination
Above: The Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFERL) logo on the Prague headquarters exterior photographed on March 18, 2025. Image copyright: Michal Cizek/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
The Trump administration is fulfilling its promise to reduce wasteful federal bureaucracy by terminating federal funding for RFE/RL. This decision is focused on cutting unnecessary costs and eliminating government financing for what has been described as radical propaganda. The networks involved require significant reform due to internal inefficiency and corruption.
Anti-Trump narrative
Shutting down these broadcasters represents a significant victory for America's adversaries. It undermines press freedom in areas that lack independent media and abandons nearly 50M people who depend on accurate news and information about the world. This is detrimental not only to the US but also to the entire world.