The State Department announced the closure of the Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (R/FIMI) this week, formerly known as the Global Engagement Center (GEC).
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that while “freedom of speech and expression have been a cornerstone of what it means to be an American citizen,“ in the past decade “individuals in America have been slandered, fired, charged, and even jailed for simply voicing their opinions.“
The secretary reported that the office had cost taxpayers $50 million per year “to actively silence and censor the voices of Americans they were supposed to be serving.“ He stated, “It is the responsibility of every government official to continuously work to preserve and protect the freedom for Americans to exercise their free speech.“
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Rubio as he advocates for the protection of the American right to free speech.
- For State Department officials to be discerning as they evaluate the budgets and mission of their offices and programs.
- For wisdom for President Trump and administration officials as they receive and act on DOGE audit reports.
