On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at reducing federal funding for NPR and PBS, accusing both of producing biased and left-leaning propaganda. He directed the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cut federal funding wherever legally permitted and initiated measures to prevent public broadcasters from using indirect funding for programming related to NPR and PBS. This executive action signifies a continued conflict between the Trump administration and public media, especially regarding their coverage of critical issues like the Covid-19 pandemic and political matters. The impacts remain unclear as funding has been secured in advance for two years to insulate against political influence.
President Trump signed an executive order to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS, accusing them of bias, particularly against conservative viewpoints.
By instructing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end funding as legal permits, Trump takes aim at public media that he claims produce left-wing propaganda.
This order reflects the ongoing tension between the Trump administration and public media, which the White House has accused of unfair coverage on various issues.
The chief executives of NPR and PBS faced intense questioning from Congress earlier this year, signaling a growing divide regarding perceived media bias.
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