The Senate approved a $9 billion rescission package that cuts $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, impacting funding for NPR and PBS. Defunding PBS is viewed as a targeted attack on vulnerable populations. PBS is widely trusted, with over 58% of U.S. televisions tuning into its programs. Senator Ted Cruz criticized NPR and PBS for perceived left-wing bias, arguing that taxpayer money should not support what he deems propaganda, raising concerns over representation and access to quality educational programming for low-income families.
Defunding public broadcasting, specifically PBS, is an incredibly purposeful move meant to harm the most vulnerable of us. More than 58% of all U.S. televisions watch PBS each year.
For 21 years in a row, PBS has been named the most trusted institution by Americans when they're looking for news content. Yet, this administration wants to tear it down.
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