‘Are They Still Here?’ Trump Roasts NPR Reporter During Air Force One Press Gaggle

Jennifer Bowers Bahney Sep 19th, 2025, 1:25 pm

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after departing the United Kingdom, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, aboard Air Force One. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Donald Trump roasted a reporter from National Public Radio during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One on Friday, with the president seemingly surprised that NPR was still on the air.

In July, the House approved Trump’s plan to claw back $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds NPR , PBS, and their member stations. Although the move hasn’t caused NPR to shut down, the cuts mean some local stations can no longer afford to air NPR content.

The reporter asked about Trump

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