Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Attempt to Defund Public Media
A federal judge has ruled that Trump's executive order to cut funding for NPR and PBS is unconstitutional, protecting vital public broadcasting services.
In a major victory for public media, a federal judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump's executive order to cut funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) was unconstitutional. The ruling comes as a significant blow to Trump's efforts to undermine the financial stability of these vital public broadcasting services.
The lawsuit, filed by the National Association of Public Media, challenged Trump's 2017 executive order that directed federal agencies to refrain from providing funding or assistance to NPR and PBS. The order was part of the former president's broader attacks on mainstream media outlets that he deemed unfavorable to his administration.
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