Trump sagt, er würde es lieben, die Finanzierung von NPR und PBS zu streichen, er wäre ‚geehrt‘, ihren Abschluss zu sehen.

Trump’s Statement on Federal Funding for News Organizations

During a recent White House meeting, President Donald Trump expressed his desire to eliminate federal funding for mainstream news organizations NPR and PBS. This statement came in light of the DOGE Subcommittee hearing titled „Anti-American Airwaves,“ where leaders from both outlets, Katherine Maher (NPR) and Paula Kerger (PBS), are set to testify.

Trump’s Criticism

Trump criticized what he perceives as biased coverage from these outlets, insisting that federal funds are wasted on „very biased“ reporting. He argued that alternative media offers sufficient coverage.

NPR and PBS Funding

• NPR receives less than 1% of its funding directly from the federal government.
• PBS relies on a 16% government share, partly through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).

Support from GOP Representatives

GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene echoed Trump’s sentiments, insisting that NPR and PBS justify their government funding amidst claims of partisan reporting.

Upcoming Testimony

The upcoming testimony aims to address these accusations and challenge the necessity of taxpayer support for these outlets.

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