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Trump Admin. Withholds $6B in School Funding Amid Review

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Trump Admin. Withholds $6B in School Funding Amid Review
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JUL 2
Above: A Department of Education sign is displayed outside of their federal student aid office on May 18, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Image copyright: Kevin Carter/Getty Images
story last updated JUL 2

The Spin

Republican narrative

This funding freeze represents necessary fiscal responsibility and government efficiency. These programs have been misused to promote illegal immigration advocacy and DEI initiatives that don't align with educational priorities. Education spending contributes to the ideological and economic malfeasance in this country, so this review is only right.

NewsmaxChristopherrufo

Democratic narrative

Withholding congressionally approved education funding is an illegal power grab that harms vulnerable students. These programs provide essential services like afterschool care for working families and English language support for immigrant children. The administration is punishing students to advance its political ideology while violating federal law.

New York TimesPBS NewsHour

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Public Figures

Donald Trump


The Controversies


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