Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR (1 Viewer)

[Fletch]

They found no waste. Zero.
THEY decided 200 billion was not what Trump wanted. It was not waste. They claimed they would find 2 trillion in waste and theft.

Like eventing Trump it was a big fail.

Ah another defender of the bureaucratic state who doesnt believe a penny the federal government spends is wasteful.

 

[RaleBulgarian]

'Traitor Trump' Is that 'dumbass snark' from you or just you trying to be 'clever?'

No, it’s a fact that Trump is a Traitor.

Lol. So you are now imitating Trump. You libs have become what you hate.

You alt right are all the same.

 

[Fletch]

No, it’s a fact that Trump is a Traitor.

You alt right are all the same.

I guess everyone seems alt right to the Marxist fringe left.

 

[NOLA Dude]

'Traitor Trump' Is that 'dumbass snark' from you or just you trying to be 'clever?'

Lol. So you are now imitating Trump. You libs have become what you hate.

It's something he heard in 2nd grade. He seems to be really proud of the juvenile insults.

 

[RaleBulgarian]

I guess everyone seems alt right to the Marxist fringe left.

I wouldn’t know.

And neither do you.

 

[sanman]

To take power, an authoritarian regime needs an ignorant public.

And that's why the authoritarians have been backing NPR and PBS, to have them create one-sided pictures of everything, in service of partisan goals.
Monies approved by the US Congress must not go to partisan causes.

 

[noonereal]

Ah another defender of the bureaucratic state who doesnt believe a penny the federal government spends is wasteful.

It is of no consequence it is so trite.

 

[Gimmesometruth]

I guess everyone seems alt right to the Marxist fringe left.

So what is it now....you are not MAGA?

 

[Cosmo]

If Trump was actually serious about saving government money he'd stay at The White House and only take the bare minimum of Trips.
He should also stop his tendency to stand next to a helicopter waiting to go while he moans about some absolute bollocks.

He's the king of wasting public funds.

Maybe he can have Tesla make him an electric helicopter. Oh but then you'd complain about corruption.

 

[snakestretcher]

LONG OVERDUE

Why?

 

[Master Debator]

And that's why the authoritarians have been backing NPR and PBS, to have them create one-sided pictures of everything, in service of partisan goals.
Monies approved by the US Congress must not go to partisan causes.

NPR and PBS as machines for authoritarian propaganda is some funny shit. God damn you people are soft in the most hilarious of ways.

 

[snakestretcher]

Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged “bias” in the broadcasters’ reporting. The order instruc…

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I hate this mother****er, the GOP and their voters.

Project 2025 scumbag shit.

Let’s defund a very educational broadcast.

It’s clear they want a stupid and uneducated populace they can manipulate inconsistent support.

What did Trump say? "I love the poorly educated!" And why is that? Because they're both stupid enough to believe what he tells them, and dumb enough to vote for him, without question.

 

[snakestretcher]

Good. I'm glad they're defunding PBS and NPR.

Why? I learned a lot about your civil war by watching PBS. I guess you prefer being educated by the Kardashians.

 

[snakestretcher]

NPR and PBS only look left wing when you are far right.

PBS NewsHour - Bias and Credibility

LEFT-CENTER BIAS These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording

mediabiasfactcheck.com

Anything the far-right and Trump voters find hard to understand, is Communism.

 

[snakestretcher]

State run media that leans towards a particular political party?

Not only should we defund it, we should put the leadership for PBS and NPR in prison for defrauding taxpayers.


your average democrat doesn't understand the difference because they don't work, meaning they don't pay taxes.

What evidence do you have of PBS' alleged political lean? Evidence of fraud? Your average conservatives are too stupid to understand PBS programming, so they have to attack it.

 

[eohrnberger]

The government should not be funding far left propaganda.

Agreed.
In specific support of this assertion:

PBS NewsHour:

• Criticism: Rated "Lean Left" by AllSides (bias meter: -1.10), critics argue NewsHour’s story selection favors progressive issues, such as LGBTQ rights, critical race theory, or climate change, over conservative priorities. A 2023 study cited by the White House claimed 85% negative coverage of congressional Republicans vs. 54% positive coverage of Democrats. Specific stories flagged include coverage of Florida’s school policies on LGBTQ students or Michigan’s Arabic ballots, seen as appealing to liberal audiences.
  
  https://www.allsides.com/news-source/pbs-newshour
  
  
• Example: Rep. Greene accused NewsHour of “actively using taxpayer funds to push radical left positions” during a March 2025 House hearing, though she provided no specific NewsHour segment.
  
  

  NPR and PBS heads face sharp questioning about federal funding during House hearing

  On Capitol Hill, the heads of America’s public media networks, PBS and NPR, faced sharp questioning by a House oversight subcommittee about allegations of bias and why their work justifies continued federal support. That support also helps fund programs like the News Hour. President Trump, Elon...

  www.pbs.org

Let’s Learn:

• Criticism: Rep. Greene claimed in March 2025 that PBS’s children’s show Let’s Learn featured a drag queen, targeting ages 3–8 and promoting “radical left” gender ideology. This was cited as evidence of PBS using taxpayer funds for progressive propaganda.
  
  

  NPR, PBS heads answer lawmakers' allegations of bias

  The public broadcasting CEOs defended their networks against accusations from House Republicans of bias in news and cultural programming.

  www.cpr.org
  

  NPR and PBS heads face sharp questioning about federal funding during House hearing

  On Capitol Hill, the heads of America’s public media networks, PBS and NPR, faced sharp questioning by a House oversight subcommittee about allegations of bias and why their work justifies continued federal support. That support also helps fund programs like the News Hour. President Trump, Elon...

  www.pbs.org
  
  
• Example: The accusation stemmed from a drag queen segment mistakenly posted on a New York City PBS station’s website, not broadcast on Let’s Learn. Kerger clarified it was never aired and was promptly removed.
  
  https://www.npr.org/2025/03/26/nx-s1-5339951/npr-pbs-congress-hearing
  

  NPR, PBS heads answer lawmakers' allegations of bias

  The public broadcasting CEOs defended their networks against accusations from House Republicans of bias in news and cultural programming.

  www.cpr.org

In the case of drag queen segment mistakenly posted on a New York City PBS station’s website which was removed, had there been no push back, do you even think for a second that it wouldn't have been removed?

Washington Week:

• Criticism: A 2023 White House study alleged Washington Week covered up Joe Biden’s mental decline, with journalist Jeff Goldberg claiming Biden was “quite acute,” seen as protecting liberal figures. Critics argue this reflects a broader PBS pattern of shielding Democrats.
  
  

  The NPR, PBS Grift Has Ripped Us Off for Too Long

  For years, American taxpayers have been on the hook for subsidizing National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), which spread

  www.whitehouse.gov

Morning Edition and All Things Considered:

• Criticism: These flagship programs are accused of liberal bias, particularly post-2016, for allegedly aiming to “damage or topple Trump’s presidency” (Uri Berliner, 2024 essay). Berliner, a former NPR editor, claimed coverage of Trump-Russia collusion was overzealous, while the Hunter Biden laptop story was ignored due to progressive bias. A 2024 study cited by the White House noted NPR used “far-right” 162 times vs. “far-left” six times, suggesting skewed framing.
  
  

  The NPR, PBS Grift Has Ripped Us Off for Too Long

  For years, American taxpayers have been on the hook for subsidizing National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), which spread

  www.whitehouse.gov
  

  NPR in Turmoil After It Is Accused of Liberal Bias (Published 2024)

  An essay from an editor at the broadcaster has generated a firestorm of criticism about the network on social media, especially among conservatives.

  www.nytimes.com
  

  NPR under new scrutiny after longtime employee reveals its left-wing activist mission

  National Public Radio’s long-standing liberal tilt has gone off the rails, a veteran insider claimed in an essay that has raised new questions about political bias at the taxpayer-funded radio and television network.

  www.washingtontimes.com

 

[eohrnberger]

(continued)

Cultural and Feature Stories:

• Criticism: NPR has been mocked for stories perceived as progressive excesses, such as:
  • 2021: Reports on “healthism” as “latent fatphobia” and animals deserving pronouns, criticized as fringe identity politics.
    
    

    The NPR, PBS Grift Has Ripped Us Off for Too Long

    For years, American taxpayers have been on the hook for subsidizing National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), which spread

    www.whitehouse.gov
    
    
  • 2022: Features on “trans-ceratops” dinosaur enthusiasts and “Queer Ducks” teaching teens about animal sexuality, seen as pushing gender ideology.
    
    

    The NPR, PBS Grift Has Ripped Us Off for Too Long

    For years, American taxpayers have been on the hook for subsidizing National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), which spread

    www.whitehouse.gov
    
    
  • 2016: Soft coverage of Fidel Castro’s death, avoiding “dictator” and framing him as a revolutionary, accused of glorifying communism.
    
    

    The time has come: Defund the hopelessly biased NPR

    NPR remains “media for instructional, educational, and cultural purposes.” But it has clearly failed in its mission to “speak with many voices.”

    thehill.com

Other Historical Examples:

• 1994 Mumia Abu-Jamal Commentary: NPR planned to air commentaries by convicted murderer Mumia Abu-Jamal on All Things Considered, canceled after backlash from Congress and the Fraternal Order of Police. Critics saw this as sympathizing with radical left causes.
  
  

  NPR controversies - Wikipedia

  en.wikipedia.org
  
  
• 2010 Juan Williams Firing: NPR terminated Williams for comments on Fox News, claiming he violated ethics by not being a “predictable, black liberal,” fueling perceptions of ideological conformity.
  
  

  The NPR, PBS Grift Has Ripped Us Off for Too Long

  For years, American taxpayers have been on the hook for subsidizing National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), which spread

  www.whitehouse.gov
  
  
• Analysis: The Abu-Jamal incident was a misstep reflecting liberal openness to controversial voices, not “far left” advocacy. Williams’ firing suggests intolerance for conservative views, but it’s not evidence of radical ideology.

Do it with your own money.

Agreed.

 

[snakestretcher]

Agreed.
In specific support of this assertion:

PBS NewsHour:

• Criticism: Rated "Lean Left" by AllSides (bias meter: -1.10), critics argue NewsHour’s story selection favors progressive issues, such as LGBTQ rights, critical race theory, or climate change, over conservative priorities. A 2023 study cited by the White House claimed 85% negative coverage of congressional Republicans vs. 54% positive coverage of Democrats. Specific stories flagged include coverage of Florida’s school policies on LGBTQ students or Michigan’s Arabic ballots, seen as appealing to liberal audiences.
  
  https://www.allsides.com/news-source/pbs-newshour
  
  
• Example: Rep. Greene accused NewsHour of “actively using taxpayer funds to push radical left positions” during a March 2025 House hearing, though she provided no specific NewsHour segment.
  
  

  NPR and PBS heads face sharp questioning about federal funding during House hearing

  On Capitol Hill, the heads of America’s public media networks, PBS and NPR, faced sharp questioning by a House oversight subcommittee about allegations of bias and why their work justifies continued federal support. That support also helps fund programs like the News Hour. President Trump, Elon...

  www.pbs.org

Let’s Learn:

• Criticism: Rep. Greene claimed in March 2025 that PBS’s children’s show Let’s Learn featured a drag queen, targeting ages 3–8 and promoting “radical left” gender ideology. This was cited as evidence of PBS using taxpayer funds for progressive propaganda.
  
  

  NPR, PBS heads answer lawmakers' allegations of bias

  The public broadcasting CEOs defended their networks against accusations from House Republicans of bias in news and cultural programming.

  www.cpr.org
  

  NPR and PBS heads face sharp questioning about federal funding during House hearing

  On Capitol Hill, the heads of America’s public media networks, PBS and NPR, faced sharp questioning by a House oversight subcommittee about allegations of bias and why their work justifies continued federal support. That support also helps fund programs like the News Hour. President Trump, Elon...

  www.pbs.org
  
  
• Example: The accusation stemmed from a drag queen segment mistakenly posted on a New York City PBS station’s website, not broadcast on Let’s Learn. Kerger clarified it was never aired and was promptly removed.
  
  https://www.npr.org/2025/03/26/nx-s1-5339951/npr-pbs-congress-hearing
  

  NPR, PBS heads answer lawmakers' allegations of bias

  The public broadcasting CEOs defended their networks against accusations from House Republicans of bias in news and cultural programming.

  www.cpr.org

In the case of drag queen segment mistakenly posted on a New York City PBS station’s website which was removed, had there been no push back, do you even think for a second that it wouldn't have been removed?

Washington Week:

• Criticism: A 2023 White House study alleged Washington Week covered up Joe Biden’s mental decline, with journalist Jeff Goldberg claiming Biden was “quite acute,” seen as protecting liberal figures. Critics argue this reflects a broader PBS pattern of shielding Democrats.
  
  

  The NPR, PBS Grift Has Ripped Us Off for Too Long

  For years, American taxpayers have been on the hook for subsidizing National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), which spread

  www.whitehouse.gov

Morning Edition and All Things Considered:

• Criticism: These flagship programs are accused of liberal bias, particularly post-2016, for allegedly aiming to “damage or topple Trump’s presidency” (Uri Berliner, 2024 essay). Berliner, a former NPR editor, claimed coverage of Trump-Russia collusion was overzealous, while the Hunter Biden laptop story was ignored due to progressive bias. A 2024 study cited by the White House noted NPR used “far-right” 162 times vs. “far-left” six times, suggesting skewed framing.
  
  

  The NPR, PBS Grift Has Ripped Us Off for Too Long

  For years, American taxpayers have been on the hook for subsidizing National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), which spread

  www.whitehouse.gov
  

  NPR in Turmoil After It Is Accused of Liberal Bias (Published 2024)

  An essay from an editor at the broadcaster has generated a firestorm of criticism about the network on social media, especially among conservatives.

  www.nytimes.com
  

  NPR under new scrutiny after longtime employee reveals its left-wing activist mission

  National Public Radio’s long-standing liberal tilt has gone off the rails, a veteran insider claimed in an essay that has raised new questions about political bias at the taxpayer-funded radio and television network.

  www.washingtontimes.com

And of course none of the above criticisms could be aimed at right-wing media. Correct? So why the faux outrage?

 

[eohrnberger]

And of course none of the above criticisms could be aimed at right-wing media. Correct? So why the faux outrage?

Diversion. This topic is about NPR & PBS and their public funding.

Further, 'right-wing media' isn't collecting public money, and generally isn't being pitched at kids, such as much of PBS is.

Your attempted diversion is denied.

 

[Peter]

Maybe he can have Tesla make him an electric helicopter. Oh but then you'd complain about corruption.

If the procurement competition was open to all helicopter manufacturers and Tesla won in a fair bidding competition I'd have zero problem with that.

 

[Jezcoe]

(continued)

Cultural and Feature Stories:

• Criticism: NPR has been mocked for stories perceived as progressive excesses, such as:
  • 2021: Reports on “healthism” as “latent fatphobia” and animals deserving pronouns, criticized as fringe identity politics.
    
    

    The NPR, PBS Grift Has Ripped Us Off for Too Long

    For years, American taxpayers have been on the hook for subsidizing National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), which spread

    www.whitehouse.gov
    
    
  • 2022: Features on “trans-ceratops” dinosaur enthusiasts and “Queer Ducks” teaching teens about animal sexuality, seen as pushing gender ideology.
    
    

    The NPR, PBS Grift Has Ripped Us Off for Too Long

    For years, American taxpayers have been on the hook for subsidizing National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), which spread

    www.whitehouse.gov
    
    
  • 2016: Soft coverage of Fidel Castro’s death, avoiding “dictator” and framing him as a revolutionary, accused of glorifying communism.
    
    

    The time has come: Defund the hopelessly biased NPR

    NPR remains “media for instructional, educational, and cultural purposes.” But it has clearly failed in its mission to “speak with many voices.”

    thehill.com

Other Historical Examples:

• 1994 Mumia Abu-Jamal Commentary: NPR planned to air commentaries by convicted murderer Mumia Abu-Jamal on All Things Considered, canceled after backlash from Congress and the Fraternal Order of Police. Critics saw this as sympathizing with radical left causes.
  
  

  NPR controversies - Wikipedia

  en.wikipedia.org
  
  
• 2010 Juan Williams Firing: NPR terminated Williams for comments on Fox News, claiming he violated ethics by not being a “predictable, black liberal,” fueling perceptions of ideological conformity.
  
  

  The NPR, PBS Grift Has Ripped Us Off for Too Long

  For years, American taxpayers have been on the hook for subsidizing National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), which spread

  www.whitehouse.gov
  
  
• Analysis: The Abu-Jamal incident was a misstep reflecting liberal openness to controversial voices, not “far left” advocacy. Williams’ firing suggests intolerance for conservative views, but it’s not evidence of radical ideology.

Agreed.

Marjorie Taylor Greene is complaining that reality based news is left leaning?

I am shocked.

Maybe they should do an expose on how Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster stole the 2020 election from Trump.

 

[Airyaman]

PBS and NPR? Too expensive, cut them!

Trump golfing? Totally acceptable.

 

[CLAX1911]

Marjorie Taylor Greene is complaining that reality based news is left leaning?

Fake news is left blue fake news.

I am shocked.

I am however not shocked that people think fake news is reality. It's called indoctrination and it's been happening since the beginning of Man kind

Maybe they should do an expose on how Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster stole the 2020 election from Trump.

Just ignoring the 18 million people that popped into existence to vote for Joe Biden and then disappeared in 2024 would probably get even people like you to realize that they are fake news.

 

[CLAX1911]

PBS and NPR? Too expensive, cut them!

Trump golfing? Totally acceptable.

Doesn't Trump not take a salary

 

[Airyaman]

Doesn't Trump not take a salary

Yeah, that $400k/year is a big dent.