Trump Says He Would ‘Love’ to Defund Broadcasters NPR, PBS
- Trump expressed a desire to defund National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service, calling the funding a waste after a reporter's question about potential cuts to taxpayer dollars.
- The Department of Government Efficiency sub-committee is set to review funding for NPR and PBS during a hearing, with CEOs from both organizations expected to testify.
- Republican lawmakers, including Alabama Representative Dale Strong, have previously challenged funding for NPR and PBS due to claims of liberal bias.
- Trump stated, 'I would love to do that,' regarding defunding NPR and PBS, citing perceptions of waste in their funding.
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