North Carolina's public radio and TV stations are getting hit very hard by the Trump administration's decision to defund public broadcasting.

The claim that North Carolina's public radio and TV stations are being hit very hard by the Trump administration's decision to defund public broadcasting aligns with broader national developments documented in multiple sources. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds PBS, NPR, and over 1,500 local stations including those in North Carolina, announced it would wind down operations following the Trump administration and Congress slashing its funding. This funding cut is part of a $9 billion reduction approved by Congress under President Trump's administration in 2025.

Public broadcasters across the U.S. Have condemned these cuts as devastating, highlighting the severe financial strain on community and local stations. For example, some community radio stations face budget reductions up to 65%, threatening their viability. While specific data on North Carolina stations is not detailed in the sources, given that CPB funding supports all local public broadcasters nationwide, it is reasonable to conclude that North Carolina's stations are among those heavily affected.

In summary:

Therefore, the statement is mostly true but lacks direct citation of North Carolina-specific impacts; however, the general effect on all local stations funded by CPB strongly supports the claim.