The US just lowered its defenses against authoritarian propaganda, experts say

Gutting the U.S. Agency for Global Media reduces the country's ability to fight off influence campaigns at home and promote freedom abroad.

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Well, based on where we're at in America right now, I'd say it didn't work too well in the first place.
- IKR?! Wait, we had ANY?!
  
  Well, Biden had a team to combat it but right-wingers cried first amendment.
The call is coming from inside the house...
- ...The white house
Just?
- Biden was putting defenses together when Trump got elected. So, while the headline statement is a bit of an understatement, it isn't entirely false.
  
  I think Cambridge Analytica would like a few words.

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