AFT President criticizes Trump administration's funding confusion

Trump Administration's Funding Decisions Cause Uncertainty

WASHINGTON–The recent actions by the Trump administration concerning federal funding have sparked confusion and concern across the nation. Initially, a decision was made to pause funding for significant federal programs, only to see this decision reversed via a message on Twitter.

Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), expressed her frustration with the inconsistency shown over the last 36 hours. "The total chaos and confusion of the last 36 hours is not the way that the American government should work," Weingarten stated, highlighting the lack of clarity surrounding the status of federal aid.

Weingarten criticized the actions as being both "unlawful" and unprecedented in their potential harm to working families in America. She emphasized that these families, whom President Trump had vowed to support, were now facing uncertainty at a time when stability is crucial.

Weingarten called for a government that prioritizes the needs of the American people over the interests of the wealthiest, referencing those present at Trump's inauguration. "Americans need a federal government that works for them, not for the billionaires who sat grinning from the front row at Trump’s inauguration," she asserted.

Highlighting the need for bipartisan cooperation, Weingarten urged that political leaders, regardless of affiliation, should not subject working families to unnecessary stress and hardship. She directed an appeal to President Trump, asking him to eliminate the uncertainty by reinstating the funds approved by Congress. "I’m pleading with President Trump: Stop the confusion and restore the federal funds that have been approved by Congress so American families can get on with their lives, without having to worry about whether they can access child care today or a doctor’s appointment tomorrow," Weingarten pleaded.

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The American Federation of Teachers represents 1.8 million members, including educators from pre-K to 12th grade, paraprofessionals, school-related personnel, higher education faculty, professional staff, government employees at various levels, nurses, healthcare workers, and early childhood educators.

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