Corporation for Public Broadcasting sues Trump after he tries to fire board members
npr.orgPublished: 4/29/2025
Summary
**"President Trump fired three key members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), sparking a lawsuit over whether he legally can remove board members akin to agency employees. CPB argues these are constitutional issues, as courts have ruled public media boards immune from government removal. The move, part of Trump's broader strategy to exert pressure on public institutions, has drawn legal and political scrutiny, with the corporation suing for clarity on its authority under federal law."**