Turning to Republicans to cut financial support to taxpayer-funded liberal outlets, President Donald Trump has called for defunding “radical left monsters” NPR and PBS.
His directive signals a strategic move to combat what many conservatives view as biased reporting.
The president’s bold stance resonates with supporters who have long questioned why their tax dollars fund media that often is hostile to their perspectives.
Taking to his Truth Social platform, President Trump did not mince words when addressing what he sees as a serious problem in media.
He labeled National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service as “radical left monsters” that should no longer receive federal funding.
His statement comes amid growing conservative frustration with liberal bias in publicly funded media outlets.
Republicans in Congress have increasingly criticized these networks for what they see as left-leaning reporting and programming.
US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) voiced support for President Trump’s position, suggesting these media outlets should operate independently without taxpayer dollars.
This aligns with broader conservative concerns about government spending on institutions advancing progressive viewpoints.
The controversy intensified after NPR CEO Katherine Maher faced scrutiny for past tweets criticizing President Trump.
Though Maher apologized and claimed the comments were made before her tenure as CEO, many view this as further evidence of institutional bias within public broadcasting.
Her attempt to distance herself from those statements has done little to quell concerns about the organization’s leadership and editorial direction.
President Trump has expressed interest in having the Department of Government Efficiency examine funding for these media outlets, citing wasteful spending and political bias as main concerns.
This approach reflects his administration’s broader commitment to trimming government excess.
The president also seeks to ensure taxpayer dollars are not funding propaganda machines working against American interests.
The push to defund NPR and PBS represents budget cuts and a larger battle for fair representation in the media.
For years, conservative viewers and listeners have noted the apparent double standard in reporting.
Left-wing perspectives are presented as objective news, while conservative viewpoints are marginalized or misrepresented.
Public broadcasting receives approximately $525 million annually through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a taxpayer-funded entity.
Critics argue this money could be better spent elsewhere or returned to taxpayers, especially considering the abundance of media options that do not rely on government funding.
As President Trump’s proposal gains traction among Republicans in Congress, Americans who have felt ignored or misrepresented by mainstream media are finding their voices heard.
Pres. Trump knows Americans shouldn’t be keeping biased news in business with tax dollars.
Congress ought to pass the No Propaganda Act to defund NPR and PBS. https://t.co/tHFBP2Stz7
— John Kennedy (@SenJohnKennedy) March 27, 2025
