Trump Seeks to Defund Public Broadcasting | JQJO

President Trump formally requested Congress to revoke $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting over the next two years, citing partisan bias. This rescission request, supported by some Republicans, faces opposition from others, including Senator Susan Collins who opposes related cuts to the PEPFAR program. Public broadcasting networks like PBS and NPR, along with many Democrats, argue the cuts would severely harm local stations and vital services, particularly in rural areas. The request is part of a larger $9.4 billion proposed budget cut package and is currently under consideration by Congress.