Trump announces billions in government spending cuts
Quick Look
- US President Donald Trump plans to cancel almost a billion dollars in government spending that has already been approved.
- The measure, which specifically targets funding for migrant services and diversity initiatives, has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and Republicans.
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Why It Matters
The White House is using a rarely used executive branch power to cut funds already appropriated by Congress.
US President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of almost a billion dollars in government spending that has already been approved and has been criticized for this by the opposition Democrats.
This is "theft from the American people, pure and simple," wrote Democratic Senator Patty Murray on And her moderate Republican colleague Susan Collins, chairwoman of the Senate Budget Committee, also spoke of an “illegal” step by the government.
The White House said Friday that it would use a controversial and rarely used executive branch power to cut funding earmarked for immigrant services and diversity initiatives. Trump's Office of Management and Budget said it was about the "most damaging government spending" that could be saved in this way.
Open Questions
- What legal consequences does the government face?
- How is Congress specifically reacting to the deletions?
