For Trump, the message is all. No surprise he’s targeting NPR and PBS | Margaret Sullivan
theguardian.comPublished: 4/22/2025
Summary
Donald Trump has launched an aggressive campaign to undermine public media, accusing journalists of being enemies and pursuing actions like blocking funding for organizations such as NPR. Despite his virulent rhetoric, this effort reflects broader trends in U.S. politics where media accessibility is increasingly threatened by powerful entities. Congress is advised to uphold public funding for these institutions, recognizing their vital role in democratic governance and fact-based journalism, despite Trump's authoritarian tendencies.