Overview

• Donald Trump stated he would 'love' to defund NPR and PBS, citing bias and wasteful spending, in comments made on March 25, 2025.
• The House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, chaired by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, will hold a hearing on March 26 to scrutinize NPR and PBS funding and alleged biased reporting.
• Rep. Greene has accused the organizations of partisan reporting and failing to cover key stories, such as Hunter Biden's laptop and COVID-19 origins, without bias.
• PBS CEO Paula Kerger emphasized that federal funding is crucial for the survival of local PBS stations, stating, 'everything is at stake.'
• NPR CEO Katherine Maher argued that federal funding ensures a national network that represents diverse voices and serves all Americans.