PBS defended itself against Republican criticism by releasing an internal poll showing strong public support, with 65% of Trump voters believing the broadcaster is underfunded or adequately funded. The poll revealed that 82% of respondents value PBS for its children's programming. This comes as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to hold hearings on PBS's content, which some lawmakers have labeled as politically biased. PBS argues that losing federal funding, which constitutes about 15% of its budget, would be detrimental to its operations and public mission.
The internal poll commissioned by PBS revealed that 65% of Trump voters view the broadcaster as either underfunded or adequately funded, showing significant bipartisan support.
The poll indicated that 82% of voters, including 72% of Trump supporters, value PBS for its children's programming and educational resources, highlighting its wide acceptance.
Amid increasing scrutiny from Republican lawmakers, PBS emphasized its importance to public broadcasting and educational content, countering accusations of biased reporting.
The House Oversight Committee expressed concern over PBS's perceived ideological bias, calling for an investigation into federally funded media and its content.
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