Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), the new chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has announced plans to scrutinize taxpayer-funded programs, including NPR and PBS. Greene accused these organizations of promoting “Democrat propaganda” and suggested they could face defunding as part of broader waste-cutting efforts.
Speaking to Fox News, Greene outlined her priorities for addressing America’s $36 trillion debt. “It’s everywhere — every single government department, program, and grant,” Greene said, promising a deep dive into areas of excessive spending. She specifically criticized government-funded media programs, stating, “We’ll be looking at everything, including NPR, PBS, and others that spread nothing but Democrat propaganda.”
Greene also highlighted other examples of wasteful spending, such as grants for “sex acts in Malaysia” and “toilets in Africa.” She questioned the Pentagon’s inability to account for billions of dollars each year, calling for a closer examination of defense budgets.
The subcommittee will work under the direction of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who were appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to lead DOGE. Their mission includes slashing up to $1 trillion from federal spending, addressing inefficiencies across various government programs.
While Greene’s comments have sparked backlash from advocates of public broadcasting, conservatives argue that programs like NPR and PBS are outdated and unnecessary. Federal workers have also expressed concern about the potential for widespread cuts to jobs and resources.
Greene’s focus on eliminating wasteful spending reflects Trump’s commitment to fiscal discipline. The DOGE subcommittee’s findings could reshape how taxpayer dollars are allocated, with public broadcasting and other controversial programs likely facing significant scrutiny.
