After gutting the funding for PBS, the White House is now partnering with PragerU, the right-wing YouTube empire spreading conservative misinformation.

Funding for PBS: While there have been political debates and efforts by some Republican lawmakers to reduce federal funding for PBS and NPR, there is no definitive evidence that the current White House administration (as of August 2025, under President Donald Trump) has completely gutted PBS funding. Discussions about funding cuts have been ongoing but not conclusively enacted to the extent implied.

Partnership with PragerU: PragerU is a conservative nonprofit media organization known for producing right-leaning educational content. However, credible sources do not confirm an official partnership between the White House and PragerU to replace or supplant PBS. Some reports and opinion pieces speculate or criticize potential collaborations, but no formal government partnership has been publicly verified.

Characterization of PragerU: It is accurate that PragerU promotes conservative viewpoints and has been criticized for spreading misinformation or biased content by various media analysts. However, labeling it as a "right-wing YouTube empire spreading conservative misinformation" is a subjective characterization reflecting opinion rather than an objective fact.

Contextual nuance: The claim conflates separate issues, funding debates over PBS and alleged White House collaboration with PragerU, without clear evidence linking them as a coordinated policy move. The sources include opinionated commentary and unverified claims rather than official announcements or policy documents.