Cut in US funding will be 'disastrous': Hundreds of local NPR, PBS affiliates rely on federal grants

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to halt federal funding for PBS and NPR, accusing the public broadcasters of political bias. The order directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other agencies to cut direct and indirect funding. In a social media post, the White House claimed the outlets use “millions from taxpayers to spread radical, woke propaganda.” For deeper analysis, FRANCE 24's Jennie Shin speaks with Clayton Weimers, Executive Director of Reporters Without Borders (RSF USA).