Elmo's World Cup cheer sparks GOP hypocrisy debate over PBS funding
TL;DR
Elmo’s World Cup post praising Team USA goes viral, drawing a GOP reply that labels the character a 'PATRIOT' and reviving criticism of Republicans' votes to cut PBS funding; critics note the party's past move under Trump to block federal PBS/NPR money, while highlighting Elmo's generally apolitical stance and USA's World Cup results.
- How has Elmo’s World Cup support revealed Republican ‘hypocrisy’? Euronews.com
- Elmo Picks A Side For World Cup After His NBA Finals Controversy: ‘Don’t Make This A Thing’ TODAY.com
- Jalen Brunson Ends Feud With Elmo at New York Knicks NBA Championship Parade Variety
- Republicans’ MAGA Rebrand of Beloved TV Icon Backfires Spectacularly The Daily Beast
- ‘Don’t make this a thing:’ Elmo picks Team USA for World Cup, still loves everyone Yahoo
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on Euronews.com