WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal loans and grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
The memo, which was issued Monday by the Office of Management and Budget, had frightened states, schools and organizations that rely on trillions of dollars from Washington.
Administration officials said the pause was necessary to review whether spending aligned with Trump’s executive orders on issues like climate change and diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
But on Wednesday, they sent out a two-sentence notice rescinding the original memo. The reversal was the latest sign that even with unified control of Washington, Trump’s plans to dramatically and rapidly reshape the government have limits.
First he doesn't understand how budgets work and then removes the FAA head days before a fatal mid air collision. Does Trump do anything that is accurate, useful, or valuable? What a maroon.
hey now. don't be blamin widespread confusion on what is obviously about dei which is why we won't have anymore once he signs an order to stop using it /s