Claim via Social Media:
Following the defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Trump administration intends to replace PBS with content from PragerU.
Explanation:
After Congress approved President Trump’s proposal to eliminate public funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) in July 2025, speculation arose on social media that PBS would be replaced by PragerU, a conservative media nonprofit. These claims were often accompanied by examples of PragerU Kids content, particularly a video about Christopher Columbus, which was accused of downplaying slavery.
However, this assertion exaggerates the situation. Articles from MSNBC and Vox warned that PragerU could fill the vacuum left by PBS’s defunding, but did not report any official plan by the Trump administration to make PragerU a government-backed replacement.
PragerU has recently partnered with the Department of Education and the White House to create a video series called The Road to Liberty for America’s 250th anniversary. Although the content was shared through government platforms, a disclaimer made clear that this did not constitute endorsement. The videos have drawn criticism for being AI-generated and embedding conservative slogans like “facts don’t care about your feelings.”
PragerU remains controversial for producing content that has been accused of misinformation, particularly about race, history, and climate science. Despite its growing presence in school systems across nine states, there is no evidence of a formal or informal plan to substitute PBS with PragerU.
Conclusion:
Fact or Fiction? Fiction. Although PragerU has gained visibility and formed partnerships with federal agencies, there is no confirmed initiative to replace PBS with PragerU programming. The claim misrepresents media speculation as fact.
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