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SHOCKING POWER GRAB! Trump Declares WAR on Public Broadcasting Board Members!
BOLD LEGAL MOVE: DOJ SLAPS THREE BOARD MEMBERS WITH LAWSUIT!
In a jaw-dropping twist that has the nation buzzing, the Trump administration has launched a ferocious assault against the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) by suing three of its board members—labeling them “usurpers.” Yes, you read that right! The Department of Justice is throwing down the gauntlet, targeting none other than Hollywood heavyweight Tom Rothman, the supreme overlord of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group!
TRUMP’S TUG-OF-WAR OVER THE AIRWAVES!
For months, President Trump has been locked in a titanic showdown with the CPB. This isn’t just any legal spat; it’s a battle for the very soul of public broadcasting, with Trump attempting to snatch away funding from National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The stakes? A jaw-dropping $1.1 billion set to vanish from fiscal years 2026 and 2027!
Patricia Harrison, the CPB’s fearless president and CEO, is not taking this lying down! She has fiercely contested Trump’s executive order, claiming the CPB is immune from his iron grip. But will her defiance hold up against the Trump titans?
DANGER LOOMS: DOJ FIGHTS BACK!
The DOJ has now ratcheted up the drama with its audacious lawsuit aimed directly at Rothman, former lawyer Laura Ross, and seasoned consultant Diane Kaplan. They tried to give these board members the boot back in April, but the CPB fought back hard, proclaiming their independence was upheld by a court ruling. Guess what? The CPB has kept buzzing, holding meetings and making decisions, much to Trump’s chagrin!
But now, the DOJ isn’t just knocking—they’re kicking down the door! They’re wielding an ancient legal weapon known as “quo warranto,” designed to challenge public officials who dare to cling to power! The drama unfolds as the DOJ asserts these three board members are “acting as if the Court had ruled in their favor” when it clearly did not!
THE SHOWDOWN IS HERE: REMOVE THE USURPERS!
In a fiery statement, the DOJ emphasized its unwavering commitment to uphold the President’s authority over personnel decisions. The stakes couldn’t be higher, with public broadcasting tenuously hanging in the balance!
What’s the next move in this astonishing legal saga? Will Rothman, Ross, and Kaplan fight back with all they’ve got, or is their time in power officially up?
Stay glued to your screens—this explosive battle is far from over!
photo credit: fortune.com
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