Trump has long hated this media outlet. Now he’s ordering it dismantled.

VOA Director Mike Abramowitz confirmed in a Saturday afternoon post on his personal Facebook account that “virtually the entire staff of Voice of America — more than 1300 journalists, producers and support staff — has been placed on administrative leave today,” adding that he was among those affected. “Even if the agency survives in some form, the actions being taken today by the Administration will severely damage Voice of America’s ability to foster a world that is safe and free and in doing so is failing to protect U.S. interests,” Abramowitz wrote, noting that the move comes amid rising disinformation promoted by “America’s adversaries, like Iran, China, and Russia.” Trump has repeatedly attacked VOA since his first term. Handing our adversaries a win would make them stronger and America weaker.” A notification letter to RFA obtained by POLITICO and signed by Lake said the funding cut is a response to Trump’s executive order “mandating that the USAGM eliminate all non-statutorily required activities and functions.” An RFA spokesperson confirmed receipt of the letter but declined comment on its contents. “VOA journalists in our press corps are smart, dedicated and shine lights on vital issues,” Kelly O’Donnell, an NBC News correspondent and former president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, wrote on X.