Patriots Take a Victory Lap After the Woke Corporation for Public Broadcasting Announces Shutdown

Conservatives across the nation are marking a significant win with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s decision to shut down operations following the loss of its federal funding. The move comes after President Donald Trump signed a rescissions package last month that eliminated the CPB’s budget, fulfilling a long-standing Republican goal to end taxpayer support for what many view as partisan media outlets like NPR and PBS.

The CPB, established nearly 60 years ago to distribute federal funds to public broadcasters, confirmed in a statement that it will begin “an orderly wind-down of its operations.” Most employee positions will end by September 30, with a small team remaining to handle the transition through early 2026.

In its announcement, the organization reflected on its history: “For nearly 60 years, CPB has carried out its Congressional mission to build and sustain a trusted public media system that informs, educates, and serves communities across the country.” It added, “Through partnerships with local stations and producers, CPB has supported educational content, locally relevant journalism, emergency communications, cultural programming, and essential services for Americans in every community.”

CPB President and CEO Patricia Harrison addressed the closure directly, stating, “we now face the difficult reality of closing our operations” despite attempts to preserve funding. She emphasized the organization’s role, saying,

“Public media has been one of the most trusted institutions in American life, providing educational opportunity, emergency alerts, civil discourse, and cultural connection to every corner of the country.” Harrison concluded, “We are deeply grateful to our partners across the system for their resilience, leadership, and unwavering dedication to serving the American people.”

Republican leaders in Congress wasted no time in hailing the development as a triumph for fiscal responsibility and an end to government-subsidized bias.

PROMISES MADE, PROMISES KEPT

The days of the American people being forced to fund biased political outlets ARE OVER. https://t.co/1KHogux4o4

— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) August 1, 2025

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., echoed that sentiment: “Proud to lead the rescissions package President Trump signed to finally pull the plug on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting,” he wrote. “$1.1B returned to taxpayers. No more public dollars for partisan propaganda. Republicans are ending wasteful spending and putting America First.”

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, highlighted accountability issues, stating, “I exposed that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting failed to vet editorial standards at NPR, PBS, and other ‘news’ outlets before handing over millions of tax dollars for blatantly biased partisan propaganda. Bye bye bye,” accompanied by emojis signaling farewell.

WINNING!!

NPR & PBS have been DEFUNDED!

$535 MILLION in taxpayer dollars SAVED.

The American people shouldn’t be forced to pay for anti-American, left-wing propaganda.

They can hate us on their own dime now.@DOGECommittee https://t.co/1SpJN0koco

— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) July 18, 2025

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, pointed out the freedom for broadcasters to continue without public money: “NPR and PBS are free to continue their biased programming. But not with your tax dollars. That’s done.”

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., described the CPB as a conduit for improper use of funds: “The Corporation for Public Broadcasting—the scheme bureaucrats used to funnel taxpayer money to NPR and PBS—will soon be no more,” he said. “That’s great news for every American who doesn’t want their tax dollars funding left-wing opinion journalism EVER again.”

The enthusiasm extended beyond lawmakers to prominent conservative figures. Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk celebrated: “The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funds NPR and PBS, has announced it will be shutting down after the BBB cut its half-a-billion-dollar budget. Bye-bye!”

National Review editor Philip Klein praised Trump’s resolve: “Amazing Friday news — Corporation for Public Broadcasting is shutting down. Credit to Trump for finally being willing to do what other Republicans were too afraid to do.”

NPR has finally been defunded

No more tax dollars for “non partisan” media that bashes half the country every single day

Why the hell should Republican tax dollars pay for media that attacks us?

No more pic.twitter.com/hJ5wbFoX6p

— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) July 18, 2025

Other voices on X dismissed concerns about impacts on rural stations or programming. One user mocked liberal outcry: “The BBB passes libtards scream People are gonna die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Funding for NPR and PBS gets cut Libtards scream People are gonna die !!!!!!!!!!!! I can’t wait to see what kills everyone next.” Another celebrated the shift to market-driven media: “The shackles are finally OFF, after 60 years, the CPB’s curtain call is here, and it’s a glorious pyre of taxpayer-funded propaganda going up in flames! Trump’s axe swung true, $1.1 billion chopped, and the ivory towers of NPR and PBS are trembling.”

While some outlets reported warnings from NPR and PBS about potential station closures and programming cuts, conservatives argue this exposes the inefficiency of relying on government handouts. NPR President Katherine Maher called it a “loss of a major institution,” but critics see it as an opportunity for private funding to support truly neutral content.

This closure represents a hard-fought correction to decades of compelled funding for media perceived as tilted against conservative values. With billions returned to taxpayers, the focus now turns to ensuring other wasteful programs face similar scrutiny.