PBS notified 34 staffers of layoffs on Thursday, the latest fallout from a Donald Trump -led effort to cut federal funding to public media .

The job cuts are among nearly 100 positions that have been eliminated as PBS has faced the budget shortfall. Last month, PBS CEO Paula Kerger informed station general managers of plans to cut its budget by 21%, with the overall pool of station dues reduced by $35 million.

A PBS spokesperson said, “Due to the loss of federal funding PBS eliminated close to 100 positions over the last several months, including 34 valued PBS staff members notified today their employment is ending. In this unprecedented moment we remain focused on what matters most: ensuring our member stations can deliver quality content and services to communities across America.

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