Trump Admin Seeks to Defund PBS, NPR
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The Trump administration plans to request Congress rescind $1.1 billion in funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), impacting PBS and NPR. This represents about two years of funding and constitutes approximately 13% of local public media stations' revenue. The White House cites biased content as justification, while CPB and station leaders argue the cuts would devastate public broadcasting, especially in smaller markets. The request, part of a larger $9 billion rescission effort, requires congressional approval within 45 days.
The Trump administration plans to request Congress rescind $1.1 billion in funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), impacting PBS and NPR. This represents about two years of funding and constitutes approximately 13% of local public media stations' revenue. The White House cites biased content as justification, while CPB and station leaders argue the cuts would devastate public broadcasting, especially in smaller markets. The request, part of a larger $9 billion rescission effort, requires congressional approval within 45 days.
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