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Corporation For Public Broadcasting Sues Donald Trump Over Attempt To Remove Tom Rothman And Others From Board


Trump tried to terminate Tom Rothman and two others.

Donald TrumpGetty Images The corporation, the independent entity set up to distribute federal funds to public broadcasting entities, is seeking a temporary restraining order to stop Trump’s firing of Rothman and board members Laura Ross and Diane Kaplan. Moreover, Congress protected the CPB from the executive branch by withholding from CPB any form, pure or quasi, of legislative, judicial, or regulatory power.” Comments Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy.

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