Executive Order to Halt Funding to PBS and NPR
President Trump signs executive order halting federal funding to PBS and NPR, citing political bias and lack of impartiality in news coverage. CPB sued Trump over removal of board members.
Key Points
- Executive order halts federal funding to NPR and PBS
- CPB sued Trump over removal of board members
- NPR and PBS receive roughly half a billion dollars in public money through CPB
Pros
- Ensures fair, accurate, unbiased, and nonpartisan news coverage with taxpayer money
- Allows government to determine which activities to subsidize
Cons
- Potential impact on public broadcasting programs and services
- Controversy over political motivations behind the order