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Trump’s Plan To Kill NPR Takes A Big Loss

Last updated: April 22, 2025 11:30 am
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Trump’s Attack on Media: An Attempt to Defund NPR and PBS

In a curious twist of political strategy, Donald Trump and his allies have embarked on a mission to undermine the credibility of media outlets they deem hostile. This involves not just vocal criticism but also formal complaints to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Recently, Trump lodged a complaint asserting that The Washington Post was effectively making in-kind contributions to Kamala Harris, while conservative activists accused NPR of being a Democratic mouthpiece advocating for Harris in the upcoming 2024 election.

According to NOTUS:

The bipartisan Federal Election Commission has unanimously dismissed a complaint from conservative activists who alleged NPR is controlled by the Democratic Party and “clearly and unmistakably” advocated for 2024 presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

The 4-0 ruling, released on Monday evening, confirms that NPR operates as a legitimate news outlet and is exempt from election laws governing political committees and candidates.

At the heart of this controversy lies a concerted effort by Trump, various conservative groups, and some Republican lawmakers to defund and dismantle NPR. The House Republican-led DOGE subcommittee recently held a hearing aimed at painting public broadcasters like NPR and PBS as partisan organizations unworthy of taxpayer support.

This FEC ruling is a significant win for NPR, as it reinforces the notion that the organization is a legitimate player in the media landscape, insulated from the constraints of election laws that govern political entities. As Republicans gear up for tax cuts aimed at the affluent, discussions about funding cuts for public media are expected to dominate the agenda.

While much of the discourse will focus on proposed cuts to Medicaid amounting to $880 billion, Trump is also promising to push legislation that would divert billions from the federal budget away from NPR and PBS.

In essence, NPR serves as a vital component of the free press in the United States, providing a counterbalance to the multitude of voices in the media ecosystem.

What are your thoughts on the FEC’s decision to dismiss the complaint against NPR? We invite you to share your views in the comments below.

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