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Trump's federal grant pause is the fulfillment of a longtime campaign promise


Published on 2025-01-28 12:41:01 - MSN
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  • Donald Trump promised to do everything he could to challenge a Nixon-era impoundment law. The OMB's grant freeze is likely just the first step.

The article from MSN discusses how former President Donald Trump's recent proposal to pause federal grants aligns with a promise he made during his 2016 presidential campaign. Trump had pledged to cut federal spending by targeting what he described as wasteful government programs. His latest initiative aims to review and potentially eliminate or reduce funding for programs deemed unnecessary or ineffective, fulfilling his long-standing commitment to reduce the size and scope of the federal government. This move has sparked debate, with supporters viewing it as a step towards fiscal responsibility, while critics argue it could negatively impact essential services and programs.

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