Trump Orders Freeze On All Federal Grants And Loans

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : "He says he's going after grants, loans and federal financial assistance, and he calls it three out of ten trillion dollars, so theoretically he's pausing like a third of government funding -- which is illegal and massive," Kogan added.
58% : Last week, Trump ordered government agencies to pause other funds appropriated by Congress -- including key climate investments, money for infrastructure projects and nearly all U.S. assistance to foreign nations -- challenging the constitutional role of Congress and its power of the purse.
51% : ""These grants help people in red states and blue states, support families, help parents raise kids, and lead to stronger communities," the senator added, warning the spending freeze will "mean missed payrolls and rent payments and everything in between: chaos for everything from universities to non-profit charities.
46% : "Monday's proclamation is only the latest Trump attempt to freeze federal government functions.
18% : "Donald Trump must direct his Administration to reverse course immediately and the taxpayers' money should be distributed to the people.
14% : And over the weekend, Trump fired at least 18 inspectors general whose job is to root out corruption in government agencies.

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