Thu Jan 30 12:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Musk Weighs In on NPR Salaries Amidst Government Spending Scrutiny

**WASHINGTON (TNND)** — Elon Musk, head of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has indirectly commented on the salaries of NPR employees following a social media post highlighting their compensation. The post, by commentator Mike Cernovich, showcased data from ProPublica showing several NPR figures, including the late CEO John Lansing and host Steve Inskeep, earning salaries exceeding $490,000.

Cernovich framed the high salaries within the context of NPR being a “taxpayer-funded, far-left wing media outlet.” This aligns with Musk’s previous criticisms of the organization, stemming from CEO Katherine Maher’s 2022 statement questioning the importance of prioritizing truth in achieving consensus. Musk has previously questioned whether taxpayer money should fund NPR.

While NPR maintains that less than 1% of its budget comes from federal funding, the high salaries have sparked renewed debate about government spending. Musk’s involvement underscores his administration’s commitment to reducing government expenses. The controversy also follows NPR’s decision to temporarily cease posting on X (formerly Twitter) after the platform labeled them as state-affiliated media, a designation later changed to government-funded media. NPR cited concerns about X undermining their credibility as the reason for the temporary withdrawal.

NPR has yet to respond to requests for comment on this latest development.

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