Trump Moves to Cut Federal Funding for NPR and PBS: A Bold New Directive

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, mandating the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cease federal funding for the nation's largest public broadcasters, National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service. This directive prompts the board to terminate future allocations and reduce indirect support. Though CPB is a private nonprofit, it disputes the order’s legality. Executives from PBS and NPR advocate for their critical role in delivering unbiased content and are considering legal action to protect their funding and services.