The president's recent freeze on federal funding and grants, justified by his agenda, has raised significant alarm among nonprofit organizations and state officials. Diane Yentel of the National Council of Nonprofits described the situation as a 'potential five-alarm fire.' Attorneys General from California and New York have filed lawsuits, claiming the move is 'arbitrary, capricious, and unconstitutional.' They highlight the executive order's unprecedented scope and potential to jeopardize vital programs like Medicaid. The White House claimed that direct benefits such as social security would remain unaffected, but uncertainty surrounding Medicaid persists.
This order is a potential five-alarm fire for nonprofit organizations and the people and communities they serve, says Diane Yentel, the chief executive of the National Council of Nonprofits.
There is no question this policy is reckless, dangerous, illegal and unconstitutional, said Leticia James, emphasizing the immediate risks to vital federal programs including Medicaid.
I do believe that the ambiguity and confusion is deliberate and intentional, noted Rob Bonta, underscoring concerns over the executive order's potential impact.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated that individuals receiving benefits like social security and welfare would not be impacted, but Medicaid’s status remained unclear.
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