Trump's Call to Defund NPR and PBS Sparks Controversy

Former U.S. President Donald Trump expresses his desire to terminate federal funding for NPR and PBS, citing perceived bias in their reporting. He believes taxpayer dollars should no longer support these media outlets, criticizing them as being unfair and biased.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 26-03-2025 00:37 IST | Created: 26-03-2025 00:37 IST
Trump's Call to Defund NPR and PBS Sparks Controversy
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his stance on defunding public media outlets NPR and PBS, stating that he would be in favor of ending federal funding for the organizations.

In a recent statement, Trump criticized the media entities as being significantly biased and accused them of unfair reporting practices.

His comments have reignited debates on the role of public funding in media and the impact of perceived bias on journalistic integrity.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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