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In contrast, proponents of the cuts accuse NPR of ideological bias and propagandistic reporting. They cite specific examples illustrating perceived left-leaning bias: in 2020, NPR refused to cover the Hunter Biden laptop scandal, dismissing it as a distraction rather than a significant story. Additionally, they point out that NPR’s leadership has publicly made controversial statements, including calling President Trump a "deranged racist," and depicting his speeches as fostering white resentment, actions critics view as indicative of partisan bias.