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Donald Trump Orders Freeze On All Federal Grants And Loans In Huge Power Grab


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 at 7:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Democrats warned that Trump's latest order could harm programs used by millions of Americans, including early childhood programs, and food and rent assistance.

The article from MSN discusses a significant move by former President Donald Trump, who, during his term, issued an executive order to freeze all federal grants and loans. This action was perceived as a power grab, aiming to exert greater control over federal spending. The order was intended to review and potentially redirect funds, which critics argued could undermine the independence of various federal agencies and programs. This decision sparked widespread debate about the implications for education, healthcare, and other sectors reliant on federal funding, with concerns raised over the potential for political manipulation of financial allocations. The move was part of a broader strategy to assert executive authority over fiscal policy, drawing both support from those who favored a more centralized control and criticism from those who saw it as an overreach of presidential power.

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