In a move to curtail taxpayer-funded media, President Donald Trump issued an executive order ending financial support for National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The order also directed the Corporation of Public Broadcasting (CPB) to cease any indirect funding for these broadcasters. This measure aims to prevent federal funds from being used by NPR and PBS, effectively cutting off their subsidies. 10. 5 The executive order states that all indirect funding to these organizations will be halted through a restriction on local television and radio stations from utilizing taxpayer funds to support them. The CPB is also tasked with revising its General Provisions to prevent direct and indirect financing of both PBS and NPR. President Trump has stated his intention to ensure taxpayer dollars are not wasted, pledging to direct funds towards projects that benefit Americans directly. 10. The order further directs federal agencies to review all existing contracts and grants for compliance and mandates the FCC and related agencies to investigate potential discriminatory practices within NPR and PBS. The White House argued that NPR and PBS have been funding left-wing propaganda using taxpayer dollars, promoting partisan viewpoints, and fostering bias. 10. This action follows a campaign by the president to address what he believes are biased media operations funded by taxpayers. The order cites instances of alleged biased reporting from both organizations. NPR is accused of promoting stories related to looting and declining coverage of the Hunter Biden laptop story, while PBS has been criticized for its skewed reporting on Republicans compared to Democrats. 10. The executive order also highlights concerns over the inappropriate content aired by PBS, referencing a drag queen program and a movie about transgender youth. 10. This move draws attention to the ongoing debate about funding public media and the potential influence of political leanings within these outlets.