NPR CEO Katherine Maher has faced criticism from conservative activists due to her past social media posts critical of former President Donald Trump. Maher has defended the integrity of NPR's journalists and the independence of their reporting, but her leadership has been challenged by some, including senior editor Uri Berliner, who wrote an essay accusing NPR of harboring a liberal bias. Berliner's essay sparked controversy within the NPR newsroom, leading to his suspension and eventual resignation.