Trump calls for end to US public media funding 

WASHINGTON, Mar 27: President Donald Trump called on Congress on Thursday to "immediately" defund two public broadcasters as he and his supporters ratchet up their long-running battle with the US media.

Trump's attacks on traditional media have intensified since his return to the White House, with the Republican president repeatedly attacking journalists critical of his administration, restricting access and bringing lawsuits.

His latest comments came after Congressional Republicans took aim at federal funding for US public media on Wednesday, accusing it during a hearing of "brainwashing the American people". �"AFP