Trumps illegal freeze on federal grants and loans

[panic buyer]

Trump issued a freeze on federal grants and loans, programs still at risk

Federal judge temporarily blocks funding freeze after memo ordered: ‘Financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the Green New Deal”

www.independent.co.uk

Its juast a wrecking ball that will probably be overturned because its illegal. But how will it work ?
Will people be paid to sit on their backsides for a couple of months while its is being sorted ? That doesnt seem a sensible way forward.
Will projects be paused and lose impact ? Will they have to restart at extra cost ?

Does it not conflict with the DOGE agenda ?

What about people doing important life saving work ?

It seens a hammer to crack a nut and , back to the beginning, congress has already debated and approved these programmes.

It doesnt seem thought through and will lead to chaos.

 

[ColdHardTruth]

Trump issued a freeze on federal grants and loans, programs still at risk

Federal judge temporarily blocks funding freeze after memo ordered: ‘Financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the Green New Deal”

www.independent.co.uk

Its juast a wrecking ball that will probably be overturned because its illegal. But how will it work ?
Will people be paid to sit on their backsides for a couple of months while its is being sorted ? That doesnt seem a sensible way forward.
Will projects be paused and lose impact ? Will they have to restart at extra cost ?

Does it not conflict with the DOGE agenda ?

What about people doing important life saving work ?

It seens a hammer to crack a nut and , back to the beginning, congress has already debated and approved these programmes.

It doesnt seem thought through and will lead to chaos.

This is going to be another one of those issues that the courts toss.

Dumpy will lose here like he will most everywhere else.

 

[Bok Tuklo]

This is going to be another one of those issues that the courts toss.

Dumpy will lose here like he will most everywhere else.

Who is going to take it to court?

 

[Luce]

Trump issued a freeze on federal grants and loans, programs still at risk

Federal judge temporarily blocks funding freeze after memo ordered: ‘Financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the Green New Deal”

www.independent.co.uk

Its juast a wrecking ball that will probably be overturned because its illegal. But how will it work ?
Will people be paid to sit on their backsides for a couple of months while its is being sorted ? That doesnt seem a sensible way forward.
Will projects be paused and lose impact ? Will they have to restart at extra cost ?

Does it not conflict with the DOGE agenda ?

What about people doing important life saving work ?

It seens a hammer to crack a nut and , back to the beginning, congress has already debated and approved these programmes.

It doesnt seem thought through and will lead to chaos.

You have to remember that Trump and his cult only know how to wreck shit.

 

[ColdHardTruth]

Who is going to take it to court?

I would guess it will be a class action lawsuit filed by prospective students.

When it hits the courts, they courts will reverse Trump's stupidity.

 

[Greenbeard]

Who is going to take it to court?

Presumably any organization with a federal contract that isn't being honored.

 

[Airyaman]

There will a bunch of college kids who will have to withdraw for the term (this affects Pell Grants).

 

[ttwtt78640]

I’m not sure the executive branch is obligated to spend (all?) funds allocated by congress, but so long as the funds aren’t reallocated (being spent on other things) I doubt that’s illegal.

 

[Airyaman]

Trump hates seniors (well, except himself obviously, though not sure?)

 

[ttwtt78640]

Who is going to take it to court?

Those expecting to be reimbursed by the federal government for goods/service already provided. See post #9.

 

[dmpi]

Are these woke foreign DEI students studying here under American's dime? If so, Trump was right to cancel their funding.

 

[Airyaman]

Are these woke foreign DEI students students studying here under American's dime? If so, Trump was right to cancel their funding.

???

Sure you got the right thread?

 

[ColdHardTruth]

Are these woke foreign DEI students students studying here under American's dime? If so, Trump was right to cancel their funding.

Use of the term "woke" by the right-wing is a slur.

Please do not do it.

 

[j brown's body]

I’m not sure the executive branch is obligated to spend (all?) funds allocated by congress, but so long as the funds aren’t reallocated (being spent on other things) I doubt that’s illegal.

Does that mean it can spend none of it? Where does one draw the line?

 

[j brown's body]

Are these woke foreign DEI students students studying here under American's dime? If so, Trump was right to cancel their funding.

Policy based on political views is fine. Wow.

 

[Callen]

I’m not sure the executive branch is obligated to spend (all?) funds allocated by congress, but so long as the funds aren’t reallocated (being spent on other things) I doubt that’s illegal.

The Administration is obligated to spend money specifically allocated by Congress. To do otherwise is called impoundment and violates the law. The law does allow for 45 days for Congress to approve the impoundment but there doesn't seem to be any action on Trump's part to seek approval. I think Trump may be using the word "temporary" to get around that. My sense is this and the other "temporary" freezes are all for show and none will be made permanent.

 

[NJBob]

Trump hates seniors (well, except himself obviously, though not sure?)

It really seems like it’s all about the cruelty.

 

[panic buyer]

Trump hates seniors (well, except himself obviously, though not sure?)

Meals on Wheels ? In the UK they are mainly volunteer staffed but obviously if the government isnt buyiing the burgers they aint going on the grill.
Thats an incredibly cruel gesture. At least gay pensioners will be denied a decent meal.#maga

 

[ttwtt78640]

Policy based on political views is fine. Wow.

Hmm… isn’t that the basic mission of elected officials?

 

[ColdHardTruth]

The Administration is obligated to spend money specifically allocated by Congress. To do otherwise is called impoundment and violates the law. The law does allow for 45 days for Congress to approve the impoundment but there doesn't seem to be any action on Trump's part to seek approval. I think Trump may be using the word "temporary" to get around that. My sense is this and the other "temporary" freezes are all for show and none will be made permanent.

Which is why congress needs to step on his orange neck.

 

[Airyaman]

It really seems like it’s all about the cruelty.

I think it's more about flooding the zone with so much chaos that no one has time to keep up with all of the legal ramifications.

 

[panic buyer]

Those expecting to be reimbursed by the federal government for goods/service already provided. See post #9.

Like NGOs who have bought vans to deliver meals or kit to cook them ?

 

[Callen]

Which is why congress needs to step on his orange neck.

They won't.....he'll have 2 years of free rein and then the voters will step on his neck.

 

[NJBob]

My sense is this and the other "temporary" freezes are all for show and none will be made permanent.

It’s more than that, I think he will create havoc up until the weather gets better and then he’ll spend all his time on a golf course.

I, for one, hope for an early Spring.

 

[Airyaman]

Meals on Wheels ? In the UK they are mainly volunteer staffed but obviously if the government isnt buyiing the burgers they aint going on the grill.
Thats an incredibly cruel gesture. At least gay pensioners will be denied a decent meal.#maga

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