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Tonko Condemns Trump Recissions Package Gutting Funding for NPR, PBS, and USAIDCalls out President’s cruel, petty attempts to eliminate public broadcasting & life-saving international aid
Washington,
June 12, 2025
Instead of addressing the rising cost of living or making life better for working Americans, Trump is using his power to go after Elmo and Big Bird.
Public, independent broadcasting is essential to any democracy, providing educational programming as well as news updates and emergency alerts. International aid has saved tens of millions of lives by driving AIDS prevention efforts and addressing global health crises. Yet, the President wants to claw back billions in funding for NPR, PBS, and USAID.
I’ve heard from thousands of constituents — hardworking American taxpayers — calling to demand these essential programs keep their funding.
While House Republicans once again kowtowed to the President’s demands, I won’t stop working to defend and uphold these programs that serve my constituents, our nation, and our planet.
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