Back in 2020, shortly before the presidential election, NPR made a big contribution to the effort to carry Joe Biden across the finish line. AdvertisementAs you know, the laptop and its contents were real and the only "distraction" NPR participated in was the gaslighting effort surrounding that story. Because outlets like NPR were defending him at every turn and parroting Fauci's desired narrative. Scientists say the virus was transmitted to humans from another species.https://t.co/GDTo2geUng — NPR (@NPR) December 31, 2020This is where Sen. Eric Schmitt came in with a reminder for NPR. This is why we defunded you @npr https://t.co/nYxk53RZqz — Eric Schmitt (@Eric_Schmitt) July 29, 2026That and so many other reasons.