The Trump administration initiated legal action to remove three board members from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, labeling them as "usurpers". This move follows previous attempts by Trump to dismiss these members amid a dispute over funding for NPR and PBS. The CPB has challenged the executive order to eliminate its federal funding, asserting its autonomy. Despite these tensions, the CPB has maintained its operations and governance. The DOJ aims to utilize "quo warranto" to question the legitimacy of the board members' continued roles.
The Department of Justice argues that three board members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting are "usurpers" and seeks to forcibly remove them from their positions.
Legal actions by the DOJ against the CPB board reflect ongoing tensions following President Trump's executive order to eliminate federal funding for NPR and PBS.
CPB president Patricia Harrison contests the Department of Justice's position, asserting that the CPB operates independently and is not subject to the President’s authority.
The controversy involves efforts to remove board members, including media executives and public policy consultants, who continue to assert their roles despite executive pressures.
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