The numbers clearly show how states like Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana won't be spared from the Trump/Musk budget-cuts.
The article from WVXU discusses an analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities which indicates that states that voted for Donald Trump in the 2020 election would be disproportionately affected by proposed federal budget cuts. These cuts, which Trump has suggested could be as much as 5% across all federal programs, would impact red states more severely due to their higher reliance on federal funding for programs like Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), and infrastructure projects. The analysis points out that these states often have lower tax revenues and higher poverty rates, making them more dependent on federal aid. Consequently, reductions in federal spending would lead to significant cuts in services and economic support in these areas, potentially worsening economic conditions and public welfare.
Politics & Government
Thu, February 20, 2025
