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Elmo's Viral Job Hunt Sparks PBS Budget Controversy

5/10/2025

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Elmo is on the job hunt after a viral LinkedIn post revealed he was laid off due to federal budget cuts from President Trump's order to defund PBS. The playful post showcased Elmo's talents and rallied support for public media, while PBS's president fiercely denounced the order as unlawful.

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Elmo is on the job hunt after a viral LinkedIn post revealed he was laid off due to federal budget cuts from President Trump's order to defund PBS. The playful post showcased Elmo's talents and rallied support for public media, while PBS's president fiercely denounced the order as unlawful.