Politics & Government
Fri, May 2, 2025
Trump orders end to federal funding for NPR and PBS
- In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters. The move could directly impact KCUR and Classical KC in Kansas City.
On May 2, 2025, former President Donald Trump, leveraging his influence within the Republican Party, successfully pressured congressional leaders to terminate federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). This decision marks a significant shift in policy, reflecting Trump's long-standing criticism of what he perceives as biased reporting by these public media outlets. The move has sparked widespread debate, with supporters arguing it aligns with conservative principles of reducing government expenditure, while critics warn of the detrimental impact on educational programming and diverse media voices. The cessation of funding is set to take effect at the start of the next fiscal year, prompting NPR and PBS to explore alternative revenue streams to sustain their operations.
Read the Full KCUR Article at:
[ https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2025-05-02/trump-orders-end-to-federal-funding-for-npr-and-pbs ]
Read the Full KCUR Article at:
[ https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2025-05-02/trump-orders-end-to-federal-funding-for-npr-and-pbs ]
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