As RedState previously reported, hysterical Democrats and their mainstream media allies have predictably ramped up the scare tactics in light of the procedural Senate vote Tuesday night to advance debate to the floor on the Trump-backed rescissions package, which, among other things, will cut federal funding for NPR and PBS.
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Not surprisingly, Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who is still facing calls to be primaried in 2028, was among the loudest. “These cuts to local stations couldn’t happen at a worse time, with floods and natural disasters front of mind,” Schumer stated during a floor speech. “And sometimes, all too often, public broadcasting is the only way for people to hear what’s going on.”
“It’s a matter of life and death. So why is Donald Trump so hellbent on taking away funding from local stations that can literally save lives?” Schumer went on to ask.
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