Senator Cory Booker defended NPR and PBS in response to President Trump's executive order to end federal funding for these public broadcasters, labeling them as essential to American culture and civic engagement. In a social media post, Booker highlighted a scene from The West Wing to illustrate the importance of public broadcasting in providing access to reliable journalism. He argued that defunding these entities would particularly impact rural communities, emphasizing their role in ensuring diverse and trusted information is available to all citizens.
Public broadcasters like PBS and NPR give every American access to culture, history, art, and trusted journalism. They're a cornerstone of civic life.
Defunding them does a disservice to us all, especially in rural communities. We must defend them.
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