US State Department closes office that flags disinformation from Russia, China, Iran

Thursday, 17 April 2025
The State Department's Global Engagement Center, tasked with combating foreign disinformation, has been shut down by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio stated the center restricted freedom of speech by targeting media and online reports, particularly those related to the Russia-Ukraine war. This decision has sparked controversy, with critics arguing the center was crucial in countering foreign disinformation efforts.

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