Trump cuts funding to US public broadcasters NPR and PBS DW 05/02/2025
Briefly

On Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to cease direct funding for NPR and PBS, asserting that these outlets are partisan and biased. The order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding these stations, which NPR and PBS claim is essential for providing reliable local and national news, especially during emergencies. The decision has raised concerns about the potential impact on citizens who depend on public broadcasting for accurate information amid the current media landscape.
The White House's executive order seeks to cut funding for public news outlets NPR and PBS, labeling them as partisan and biased, directly impacting citizens' access to news.
NPR and PBS have warned that Trump's cuts could be devastating to many Americans who rely on their services for reliable news, especially in emergencies.
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