In a series of posts, former President Trump has threatened to rescind endorsements for Republican senators who do not support his proposed cuts to funding for PBS and NPR. Trump described his plan as a loyalty test for Republicans, urging them to back a $9 billion reduction in funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid. He warned that failure to comply could result in losing his support in future elections, framing his stance as a directive aimed at silencing public media. Analysts are concerned about the potential impacts of these cuts on media stocks and the broader implications for public broadcasting in the U.S.