The Trump administration recently issued a controversial order freezing trillions in federal grants and loans that was drafted without proper vetting, leading to confusion and backlash. Key figures in the White House were not informed prior to its release. Following widespread condemnation and legal challenges, including disruptions to Medicaid, the directive was swiftly rescinded. In response to media criticism, Trump expressed frustration and claimed the order was an effort to combat waste and fraud in the bureaucracy. This incident reflects a significant policy reversal reminiscent of the chaotic travel ban from early 2017.
The explosive Trump administration order that froze trillions of dollars of federal grants and loans was published without vetting by key officials in the White House.
The order, released without being shown to key White House staff, was rescinded after public backlash, legal challenges, and confusion regarding its impact on Medicaid.
Trump blamed the media for the confusion surrounding the order, stating, 'We are merely looking at parts of the big bureaucracy where there has been tremendous waste and fraud and abuse.'
This episode marked the first significant reversal of the new administration, drawing parallels to the chaotic initial travel ban on individuals from mostly Muslim-majority countries.
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