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Critics of NPR, including political figures and media commentators, have voiced strong opinions about what they perceive as a trend away from objective journalism. They argue that while propaganda may be defensible in undemocratic regimes, it is unacceptable in the United States. This criticism intensifies when referencing the case of NPR adjusting their editorial stance, leading to a decline in public trust. A notable example includes the dismissal of a veteran editor who contended that NPR had become excessively progressive and issued unfounded claims regarding the absence of conservative voices within the organization.