PBS faced backlash from Republicans after its Sesame Street account marked Pride month with a colorful post featuring beloved characters. The Republican Study Committee accused the channel of 'grooming' children through this expression of inclusivity. This incident unfolds within a broader cultural conflict concerning PBS funding, with GOP members advocating for cuts to public broadcasting they consider biased. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene further criticized the audience demographic of PBS, emphasizing the perceived disconnect with rural American values and values regarding gender identity.
The Republican Study Committee's meme accused PBS of 'grooming children' in response to Sesame Street's Pride month post, highlighting the division over children's programming.
As the debate over federal funding for PBS escalates, Republicans target programs they deem to be radical or biased, claiming a cultural war is at play.
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