Trump Cuts Federal Funding for NPR, PBS

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw federal funding from National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), accusing both organizations of political bias and spreading 'radical, woke propaganda.' The order directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and all federal agencies to halt both direct and indirect funding streams to these outlets, which could significantly impact local stations, particularly in rural areas that rely heavily on federal support. While NPR receives about 1% of its funding from the government and PBS about 15%, the move threatens essential services such as emergency alerts and local reporting. Critics warn that this action poses a threat to media independence and represents an escalation in the administration's efforts to suppress institutions and viewpoints it opposes. PBS and NPR leadership have rejected the accusations of bias, emphasizing their role in serving the American public through bipartisan support. The White House has publicly listed specific NPR and PBS content it finds objectionable as justification for the funding cuts.