The Trump administration is currently paying $1.6 million per week to keep hundreds of Voice of America (VOA) staff members on paid leave. This situation began in March 2025 when the agency sidelined these employees.
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Trump administration pays $1.6 million weekly for Voice of America staff on leave
The Trump administration is allocating $1.6 million each week to maintain hundreds of Voice of America staff on paid leave, a situation that has been ongoing since March 2025. The decision to sideline these employees has raised questions about the agency's operations.
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