House Democrat questions patriotism of Republicans criticizing NPR: Putin, CCP 'certainly enjoy it'

Kathy Castor, D-Fla., questioned the patriotism of Republicans criticizing NPR during a heated hearing about the taxpayer-funded outlet's bias issues on Wednesday.

A top House Democrat questioned the patriotism of Republicans criticizing NPR on Wednesday during a heated hearing about the taxpayer-funded outlet's bias issues, suggesting they were playing into the hands of American enemies. In a withering opening statement at the House Energy & Commerce Committee hearing, Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., said figures like Vladimir Putin watched with glee when American journalists were attacked by politicians.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Castor's office for comment. Fox News' Julia Johnson and Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.

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