Overview

• President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to terminate federal funding for NPR and PBS, including both direct and indirect support.
• The White House claims the broadcasters use taxpayer money to disseminate biased and radical content disguised as news.
• NPR and PBS have warned that the funding cuts could severely impact public access to reliable information, particularly during emergencies.
• Federal funding accounts for approximately 1% of NPR's budget and 15% of PBS's budget, with local member stations relying on CPB for 8–10% of their funding.
• Critics view the move as part of a broader campaign against media outlets critical of the administration, raising concerns about press freedom in the U.S.