A new State Department inspector general's report reveals the Trump administration has been paying an estimated $1.6 million a week to keep 420 Voice of America staffers on leave, more than a year after the administration attempted to dismantle the network.

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We can only call this Trump Incompetence. Now we know Why - putin doesn't like #VoiceOfAmerica competing with his RT propaganda outlet, so he ordered Trump to shut VOA down. But even Trump doing his master putin's bidding, even That he does incompetently.
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The government is reportedly spending about $1.6 million EVERY WEEK keeping hundreds of Voice of America employees on administrative leave. Nothing says government efficiency like paying people seven figures a week not to work. #VoiceOfAmerica

Silenced but still on the payroll: the Trump administration is spending $1.6 million a week to keep Voice of America (VOA) staff on leave. #VoiceOfAmerica #VOA #TrumpAdministration #DOGE #PressFreedom