US EditionWhy the Internet Thought Elmo Was Laid Off From Sesame Street
- Elmo, a puppet from Sesame Street, was reportedly laid off due to federal budget cuts, as mentioned in a viral LinkedIn post.
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order that ended federal funding to PBS, which broadcasts Sesame Street since 1970.
- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting stated that the termination of the Ready to Learn grant will impact PBS Kids programming.
- PBS CEO Paula Kerger criticized the executive order, claiming it threatens educational programming that has served the public for over 50 years.
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Deer: Can Disney save Sesame Street? - The Xenia Gazette
Deer in Headlines II The Walt Disney Company has acquired almost every successful media franchise, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Marvel Studios. So, with the Trump administration’s sweeping budgetary axe looming over public television, why won’t Mickey save Sesame Street? Sesame Street marked its 55th season in 2025, making it one of television’s longest-running children’s shows. The first episode aired on November 10, 1969, on the Nat…
Fake Elmo LinkedIn Profile Goes Viral After Being “Laid Off” From ‘Sesame Street’ Amid Trump Budget Cuts
Times are hard, even for the most beloved children’s TV stars, amid federal budget cuts. After the Trump administration terminated education grants this week that have long funded PBS Kids, a fake LinkedIn post has been trending online from Sesame Street star Elmo, announcing that he’s seeking employment. “Unfortunately Elmo was recently laid off because […]
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