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Investing.com -- National Public Radio (NPR) and three Colorado-based public radio stations have initiated legal action against the Trump administration. The lawsuit arises from an executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this month, which sought to eliminate federal funding for public broadcasting. The plaintiffs argue that the order, which prohibits the use of Congressionally appropriated funds, infringes upon the First Amendment.
NPR CEO Katherine Maher expressed her perspective on the matter in a statement, "The intent could not be more clear — the Executive Order aims to punish NPR for the content of news and other programming the President dislikes. This is retaliatory, viewpoint-based discrimination in violation of the First Amendment."
Joining NPR in the lawsuit are Aspen Public Radio, Colorado Public Radio, and KSUT Public Radio. The legal action seeks to challenge the President’s order and its potential impact on public broadcasting. The case underscores the ongoing tension between the Trump administration and public media outlets.
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