Trump and GOP Call for Defunding NPR and PBS: Threatening a Century-Old Public Media Legacy

(Hulton Archive/Getty Images) In 1969, cast members of 'Sesame Street' gathered with beloved characters like Big Bird and Cookie Monster. The Trump administration's attempts to cut funding for NPR and PBS threaten public media's reach, according to experts. With public outlets serving millions, the implications loom large, particularly for rural communities relying on local news. As debates intensify over perceived biases, the future of federal support remains uncertain, potentially reshaping a century of educational broadcasting. Access to diverse information was always paramount in these platforms.