Stanley McChrystal, a retired army general, urged leaders in Washington and the Trump administration not to strip federal funding for public broadcasting in a New York Times op-ed, saying that it makes the nation “smarter, stronger and, yes, safer.”

McChrystal was referring to President Trump’s draft budget proposal, which included a suggestion to eliminate all $455 million – about $1.35 per person – that’s currently dedicated to public and educational programming.

Prior to his retirement, McChrystal was a 34-year combat veteran who former defense secretary Robert Gates described as “perhaps the finest warrior and leader read more >>>

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