Corporation for Public Broadcasting Moves to Block Trump Firings

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Flips Trump the Bird, Practically Dares Him to Take Action

PBS and NPR’s governing board just made a stunning move to block the president from firing its members—even though they rely on taxpayer funding. Key Facts: The CPB amended its bylaws to state that “no Director may be removed from the Board by any person or authority, including the President of the United States, without a two-thirds vote of the other Directors.” The CPB oversees NPR and PBS, which receive federal funding through taxpayer dolla…

Corporation for Public Broadcasting moves to block Trump firings

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has amended its bylaws regarding the removal of members of its board of directors.   The CPB, which overseas top taxpayer funded outlets like NPR and PBS, this week passed a measure that states, “no Director may be removed from the Board by any person or authority, including the President…