US shuts down office that fought disinformation from Russia, China and Iran

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Title: US shuts down office that fought disinformation from Russia, China and Iran
URL: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250417-us-shuts-down-anti-disinformation-office-targeting-russia-china-and-iran
Publisher: France 24
Date published: April 17, 2025
Description:

The US State Department has shut down its Global Engagement Center, which aimed to counter disinformation from countries including Russia, China and Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed on Wednesday that the centre restricted free speech in the US and elsewhere.