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Trump's Executive Order Threatens Funding for Public Media Networks in Ideological Power Grab

President Donald Trump's new executive order aiming to defund NPR and PBS is seen as a move straight out of the authoritarian playbook, potentially damaging the reach of two vital American media networks.

Trump's Executive Order Threatens Funding for Public Media Networks in Ideological Power Grab
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President Donald Trump's new executive order attempting to end public funding of National Public Radio and PBS could badly damage the reach of two vital American media networks, a move straight out of the authoritarian playbook. The attempt is seen as an effort to silence dissenting voices and limit access to diverse viewpoints. Critics argue that such a move would undermine the independence and credibility of these institutions. The decision has sparked widespread concern among media watchdogs and free speech advocates.

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