Huh I wonder why was that part of the Republican party's meeting in Moscow? I guarantee you it was at least a subject matter and here's the fruit of it
Will this not cause this task to go to a different agency? I would assume the FBI would pick up the slack locally and the CIA would be tasked with such work abroad. Possibly the FCC could get involved, I am not certain. Surely we can afford to combat disinformation.
trump’s helping by getting everyone in the world pissed off at us. He’ll then go to Russia where Putin will pretend to welcome him with open arms. I hope he refuses to let him leave too.
“Shockingly, the shutdown went largely unreported by major media outlets, underscoring the complete failure of the press to address a critical moment in America’s defense against foreign disinformation.”
Nothing “Shocking” about it! The 4th Estate rolled out the red carpet for fascism!
Seriously, just what I came to say. The 4th Estate hasn’t just given in — they’ve celebrated their own demise enthusiastically, and while helping the enemy tear us down that much more efficiently. The surreality makes my head spin.
That MSNBC, and to a lesser extent CNN, think they can just shift programming and Trump and MAGA will suddenly like them is peak absurdity.
They sold out and sold journalism down the river to try to save themselves, rather than fight on principle vs MAGA and a fascist takeover of this country.
It IS peak absurdity! That it happened so quickly (and without visible resistance) is what really gets me. And those “journalists” I’d had so much faith in … SMH
Yeah, to see journalists, Politicians and entities I trusted just flip a switch and acquiesce to Trump and MAGA has been a shock to me as well. If we somehow make it out of this era somewhat intact, I will not forgive nor forget who they are. (Not saying “punish”, like Trump. Just won’t ever trust)
This is one of those issues that we still aren't taking seriously. The GOP is actively combating the ability of citizens to tell truth from lies. We cannot be cowed by blind devotion to "freedom of speech" when disinformation is deliberately used by one side to break civic life. We must regulate it.
Shutting down the Global Engagement Center is reckless and short-sighted. Instead of fixing issues, Congress gutted a key tool against foreign propaganda, leaving us vulnerable to adversaries like Russia and China. This is a massive failure in protecting national security! 💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
You can’t blame Putin when really White Republicans would rather join forces with Putin than to be equal with Black and Brown people and women in America. Why would Putin turn that down but White Republicans are to blame full stop
To be replaced with the Ministry of Truth...
Completely counterproductive to fact check when your own government is aspiring to be the world's top spreader of disinformation
Minutemen, ANP, Hoover, Ferrie, Koch + began promoting fascism in the US in the guise of 'anti-communism', era 50's60s. Thieving Koch Bro$, fElon, trump, Nazis, world dictators, elite$ are reaching their goals via collusion to consolidate power, eliminate the free press, Democracy, US gov, liberty
We are being overwhelmed with propaganda and disinformation. I’m so glad I’ve found your Substack. As an artist this topic has held special relevance to my work. Raising awareness that we are losing this information space war should be our highest priority.
Don't judge them by what they say, judge them by their actions. Is leaving us defenseless the action of patriots? Is it the action of someone who wants disinformation to spread in the US? The GOP wants the US to fail.
The shuttering of the GEC is emblematic of a broader trend: the systematic dismantling of institutions designed to protect democracy. The Trump regime’s disdain for oversight and expertise has emboldened foreign adversaries while undermining domestic resilience.
He is not going to do anything and is behaving as if all is normal. He is incapable of stepping outside of traditions and norms as he turns the country over to Putin with a smile. It is disappointing and heartbreaking. All he has done and suffered through will be for nothing because of it.
Disinformation is what the GOP is all about now. Keeping it flowing unimpeded is absolutely a top priority. How else do you bullshit the working class into electing billionaires?
Of course it was under GOP attack! The GOP is BUILT on disinformation! But, WHY did it shut down? Was it defunded? Did it shut down voluntarily? Is it obeying in advance?!
They don’t care about the country. They care about their party and for their party to survive another generation, they need us to believe their disinformation.
Pffft. 2024 proved that whatever they were chartered to do was not done with any effectiveness. If I were Biden, I would have fired their asses months ago.
Why is defenseless the GOP stance for America. If your not willing to defend your country then you need to get the fuck out of the way and let the adults take care of it for you.
That very,very loud noise you're hearing is democracy weeping,accompanied by a choreographed choir of the Kremlin laughing/applauding.Unfortunately,the 4th estate has yet to come back from the intermission to hear it,they're too busy stuffing their faces with trumps tax cuts.This is terrifying.
They always distract with absolute chaos, so that they can slide things under the radar. That is a Russian tactic which seems to be a GOP tactic these days. This is a full in assault on America's Democratic Republic. The stupid, stupid people who voted for this!!!
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If it closes on the 23rd of December then that is the democratic biden government responsible
TRUMP DOESN'T TAKE POWER UNTIL THE 20TH OF JANUARY 25
You should do a follow up if/when the private sector takes up the duties that were performed there.
The Global Engagement Center (GEC) was closed on Dec 23, the U.S. is defenseless as Russia, China & Iran continue to divide & destabilize America.
This is Putin's playbook. Democracy has been on decline globally for 15+ yrs due to Oligarchs
Nothing “Shocking” about it! The 4th Estate rolled out the red carpet for fascism!
They sold out and sold journalism down the river to try to save themselves, rather than fight on principle vs MAGA and a fascist takeover of this country.
Completely counterproductive to fact check when your own government is aspiring to be the world's top spreader of disinformation
Can you write that sentence using grammar?
Filing this under so what?
Along with “Rule of Law”.
Or just sit around tweeting about it
The shuttering of the GEC is emblematic of a broader trend: the systematic dismantling of institutions designed to protect democracy. The Trump regime’s disdain for oversight and expertise has emboldened foreign adversaries while undermining domestic resilience.
Thank you, Olga. The fact that we no longer have reliable media means we need to rely on independent journalists like you and others more and more.
Even foreign news agencies have more solid American reporting than, well, American reporting.
I think they are doing exactly what their owners intend.