NPR and Colorado public radio stations sue Trump White House

npr.orgPublished: 5/27/2025

Summary

NPR and three Colorado public radio stations have sued Trump’s executive order targeting their funding, claiming it violates the First Amendment and amounts to retaliation for fair news reporting. The lawsuit argues that the president has usurped Congress’ authority over federal spending and asserts the order constitutes clear First Amendment violations by singling out public radio as biased or unfair. This marks a significant escalation in a broader pattern of Trump’s attacks on public media, with his administration also investigating public broadcasters and calling for their elimination.