By Matt Underwood Trump administration scraps $8 billion for climate-related projects, and it’s hard not to feel a sense of disbelief, mixed with frustration. The news is clear: $8 billion, specifically designated for climate-related projects, is being pulled. What’s particularly striking, and frankly, infuriating, is that this cancellation appears to be targeted squarely at projects in blue states – California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington.
Now, it’s tempting to think, “Well, maybe those states just got all the funding in the first place.” But the reality is more complex. States like Texas and Florida, traditionally considered red states, were actually among the top recipients of this climate funding. Even states like Ohio, North Carolina, Georgia, and Michigan were in the top ten. So, the argument that this is simply about distributing resources fairly doesn’t hold water.
This feels less like sound economic policy and more like a deliberate act of destruction. They want to dismantle positive initiatives and systems for our own citizens. What’s even more baffling, and deeply concerning, is the apparent prioritization of other financial commitments, like, sending a staggering $20 billion to Argentina. It raises serious questions about the administration’s priorities and whether they align with the best interests of the country.
The core of the issue is a systematic dismantling of programs and investments that would have benefited the American people, and the environment. The idea of helping those who support him, and punishing those who don’t is becoming increasingly obvious. His policy seems to be nothing more than self-serving actions, and punishing those who oppose him. There is a sense of “America first, my butt” in this scenario. It’s hard not to feel that way when you see this kind of action.
This sort of behavior, where our own government seems to be acting against its own people, feels like a betrayal of trust. There are so many more actions that could be taken that would be in favor of America and the people living there. How does one make sense of that, when the funds could be used to encourage alternative energy for America? Instead of taking the lead, the administration seems intent on letting China dominate the market. The long-term consequences are going to be felt by future generations.
It’s hard to avoid feeling a sense of powerlessness. Where is Congress in all of this? The power of the purse is supposed to be held by Congress. Is there too much tariff money coming in, so the funding has to be cut?
Is there actual information about which programs will be affected by the cuts? Even if Republicans were to agree to continuing ACA tax credits, it’s not hard to believe that the administration would just sign an executive order the next day to take them away. One has to wonder how someone could conduct these targeted attacks in a democracy. It’s a blatant display of political warfare.
It’s understandable that frustration is boiling over. The idea of states seceding and forming their own unions seems to be a recurring theme. If something like this happened with a Democrat, there would be an uproar. It’s this blatant warfare, not just against the constitution, but against the people of the United States.
The administration seems to be prioritizing their own interests, rather than the well-being of the country. The narrative being spun is a way to sell their plan to voters. One wonders why the president seems so stuck in the 80s. They want to make sure that this damage cannot be reversed. It’s hard not to be cynical. The goal is clearly to maintain power indefinitely.