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Trump Administration Plans to Cut Federal Funding for NPR and PBS Amid Support from Senators Kennedy and Lee and Democratic Opposition

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Updated Apr 25, 2025, 10:59 PM

The Trump administration has announced plans to significantly reduce federal funding for public media outlets, including National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). This move has garnered support from several Republican figures, such as Senators John Kennedy and Mike Lee, who argue that while NPR and PBS have the right to exist, they should not receive taxpayer dollars due to perceived left-leaning biases. Pennsylvania Democrats have pledged to oppose the funding cuts, while most Republicans have refrained from commenting. Advocacy groups aligned with conservative perspectives have also called for defunding NPR and PBS, emphasizing the need to end taxpayer support for these media organizations.

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MRC's @Schneider_DC joins @taxreformer's @GroverNorquist and @Mike_Palicz to break down why it's time to defund PBS & NPR. https://t.co/PBE0hYpBzL

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The Trump administration plans to eliminate nearly all federal funding for public media, including NPR and PBS. Pa. Democrats say they will fight the GOP efforts. Most Republicans declined requests for comment. https://t.co/x4l8XHRSro

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Senator Kennedy: NPR and PBS lean heavily left — should taxpayers keep footing the bill? https://t.co/vSdnrt6Ri1