Foreign Policy

How Washington’s Defunding of Radio Free Europe’s Hungarian Service Advances America First Sovereignty

By Economics Desk | November 21, 2025

The Trump administration’s decisive move to end U.S. funding for Radio Free Europe’s Hungarian service underscores a commitment to respecting national sovereignty and opposing taxpayer support for propaganda aimed at destabilizing allied governments.

When Washington funds media outlets abroad, Americans deserve to know if those dollars truly serve our national interests or merely promote globalist agendas that undermine friendly nations. The recent shuttering of the Hungarian-language service of Radio Free Europe (RFE) offers a clear example of an America First principle in action. Originally launched during the Cold War as a beacon of truth behind the Iron Curtain, RFE has long portrayed itself as a champion of democracy. However, under President Donald Trump’s administration, the U.S. government reevaluated whether such taxpayer-funded broadcasts continued to align with American priorities. Why Did Washington End Funding...

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