President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his intention to challenge the constraints of the Impoundment Control Act to cut federal spending unilaterally. Recently, the Office of Management and Budget paused all federal grants, creating uncertainty for nonprofits. This action has been described by congressional Democrats as a constitutional crisis. Trump aims to overturn the 1974 act, which restricts presidential impoundment powers, an issue that garnered attention during Nixon's presidency. His support base, including allies like Russel Vought, align with Trump's view that these constraints are unconstitutional, although this perspective is contested by most legal scholars.
When I return to the White House, I will do everything I can to challenge the Impoundment Control Act in court, and if necessary, get Congress to overturn it, Trump stated.
House Democrats impeached Trump in 2019 in part due to his temporary hold on Ukraine aid, which highlighted the challenges surrounding presidential powers to withhold funds.
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