why is trump defunding npr and pbs

President Trump is defunding NPR and PBS primarily because his administration and Republican allies accuse these public media organizations of political bias, claiming they propagate "left-wing propaganda" and fail to provide fair, accurate, or unbiased reporting. His executive order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to halt federal funding to NPR and PBS, arguing that taxpayer money should not support what they view as partisan media. This move is part of broader Republican efforts reflected in Congress through rescission bills that cancel previously approved funding for these public broadcasters. Critics warn that without federal support, many public media stations, especially smaller and rural ones, may face severe financial challenges or closure. Supporters of NPR and PBS contend that this defunding effort threatens press freedom and violates First Amendment protections by attempting government viewpoint discrimination against these news outlets.