Donald Trump’s administration had stopped funding several US-funded broadcasters, including the Prague based Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) on 15th of March 2025.

Yet, under President Trump this spring, the U.S. Agency for Global Media inexplicably disconnected satellites carrying Radio Free Europe to Russia, so its reach there has decreased.

Opinion Opinion - The next generation of leaders learn that Radio Free Europe is worth saving Cindy Elmore, opinion contributor Thu, July 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM PDT 4 min read ...