Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (R/FIMI), formerly known as the Global Engagement Center (GEC), has closed. Conservatives criticized the center for its censorship activities.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced concern on Friday regarding ongoing protests against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, calling the violence “disturbing” and confirming he discussed the situation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Rubio’s comments come amid escalating unrest following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, Erdoğan’s main political rival, on corruption charges widely viewed as politically motivated.
