Trump Signs Executive Order Putting Federal Grants Under Political Control

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: Huff Post/Reuters

Aug 8, 2025, 12:04 PM EDT


WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to tighten federal grant approvals, with grant award decisions to now undergo evaluation by Trump’s political appointees, the White House said.

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

The Trump administration has threatened to cut federal funds for various agencies and educational institutions over a range of issues. These include pro-Palestinian protests against U.S. ally Israel’s war in Gaza, climate initiatives, transgender policies and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.

KEY QUOTES

The order signed on Thursday and released by the White House said “discretionary awards must, where applicable, demonstrably advance the President’s policy priorities.” It said subject matter experts would also be involved in decisions on awarding grants.

The order criticized DEI programs, assistance for immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally, and transgender initiatives. It said federal grants shall not be used to fund “any other initiatives that compromise public safety or promote anti-American values.”

Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-executive-order-federal-grants-political_n_68961bf0e4b0f14fc775b266

[wcmagumba]

1. Seems that this action would not be legal...

I guess if they tie it up in court for months or longer that will serve their evil purposes...

[Bread and Circuses]

2. The constitution is now irrelevant

No rules apply.

Dictatorship is here.

[Lovie777]

3. Downfall of the dollar, cry -pto, bitcion, rubles and the rest................

and the world will blame shithole and the GQP.

[PSPS]

4. "discretionary awards must ... advance the President's policy priorities."

In other words, every federal dollar must be personally blessed by the king regardless of how the house exercises its hitherto exclusive role in allocating federal dollars.

[Nigrum Cattus]

5. project 2025 again

https://www.project2025.observer/en

[ProudMNDemocrat]

6. DEI initiatives PROMOTE American values.

What a bunch of fucking dummies!

[Solly Mack]

7. "discretionary awards must" advance white supremacy, misogyny, hate in general, poverty, abuse, cruelty, and corruption

AKA, "the President’s policy priorities.”.