In a controversial move, President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal subsidies for public broadcasters PBS and NPR, alleging bias in their programming. This decision has raised concerns among public media leaders and various civil society groups who argue that such cuts could significantly affect local media and public broadcasting services. PBS and NPR executives have emphasized the potential challenges posed by these funding cuts, while some lawmakers are advocating for the preservation of public media funding. The ongoing developments surrounding this issue continue to attract attention, with reactions spanning a wide spectrum of support and skepticism.