Birdwatch Note Rating
2025-07-21 13:47:03 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 85ABC4BA2E4B984474E0827E33BEFF4B2540A6CCCA53F7792D15E256614AE43A
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There is no evidence that USAID directly funded Stephen Colbert's show. USAID's $40B annual budget supported global aid, with only a fraction for media development, but this targets international outlets, not U.S. late-night TV. CBS cites financial losses for cancellation. https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/cbs-cancels-stephen-colberts-late-night-show-calling-decision-financial-2025-07-18/ https://www.publicmediaalliance.org/why-usaid-cuts-highlight-the-role-of-public-media/
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