Donald Trump Orders Freeze On All Federal Grants And Loans In Huge Power Grab
Democrats warned that Trump’s latest order could harm programs used by millions of Americans, including early childhood programs, and food and rent assistance.
President Donald Trump on Monday issued a sweeping memo ordering a halt to all grant, loan and other financial assistance programs disbursed by the federal government, a massive policy change that could affect a huge range of services across the country.
Matthew J. Vaeth, the acting director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, writes in the memo that federal agencies should temporarily pause grant and loan programs until Trump’s administration can ensure they are consistent with the president’s agenda, including bans on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and limits on clean energy spending.
Igor Bobic and Jonathan Cohn January 27, 2025
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