Trump wields budget as weapon in media battle

Trump wields budget as weapon in media battle

Politics

Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at eliminating funding for media outlets NPR (National Public Radio) and PBS (Public Broadcasting Service).

The White House announced the decision, CE Report quotes FENA.

This move marks the latest attempt by the U.S. president to influence public institutions.

Trump is using the federal budget as a means of pressuring those he does not consider favorable to him.

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