Delaware has joined a group of states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to pause federal payments for grants and other programs. The new policy, issued by the President’s Office of Management and Budget, was set to halt most federal assistance to states before a U.S. District judge temporarily blocked the move. Attorney General Kathy Jennings called the policy “callous, craven, and careless,” accusing the White House of jeopardizing people’s lives and livelihoods. Delaware, along with Washington D.C. and 21 other states, including neighboring Maryland and New Jersey, filed the lawsuit against the administration.
Governor Matt Mayer also criticized the President’s move, stating that it threatened the livelihoods of thousands of Delawareans by making it harder to access essential services like food, housing, and healthcare. Despite the temporary pause in federal funding freeze, Mayer emphasized the need to remain vigilant. He accused Trump of aiming to take tax dollars from working people in order to benefit billionaires and vowed to protect the rights and livelihoods of the people of Delaware.
To gather information on how residents would be affected by the funding freeze, Mayer announced the launch of an online portal. Residents can share their stories and concerns at de.gov/federalfunding. The state government is committed to fighting against the President’s decision and ensuring that the needs of Delaware residents are not disregarded.
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