Individuals receiving direct assistance won’t be impacted by federal funding freeze, press secretary says

President Donald Trump’s White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed concerns about the impact of a freeze on federal grants and loans on federal individual assistance programs during a recent White House press briefing. Leavitt reassured the public that direct assistance programs such as Social Security benefits, Medicare, food stamps, welfare benefits, and other forms of aid will not be affected by the pause on federal grants and loans.

Leavitt emphasized that individuals who receive direct assistance from the federal government should not be concerned about any disruptions in their benefits. She stated, “To individuals at home who receive direct assistance from the federal government: You will not be impacted by this federal freeze.”

The Office of Management and Budget issued a memo on Monday announcing a temporary pause on all federal grants and loans in an effort to eliminate what they refer to as “wokeness” and the “weaponization of government.” The memo specifies that the pause includes financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, woke gender ideology, and the green new deal. The pause went into effect at 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday.

Leavitt made it clear that this pause is not a blanket freeze on federal assistance and grant programs from the Trump administration. She reiterated that there is no uncertainty within the administration regarding the continuity of federal individual assistance programs.

In conclusion, Leavitt’s remarks during the press briefing sought to address concerns and provide clarity on the impact of the freeze on federal grants and loans. Individuals who rely on federal assistance programs can rest assured that their benefits will continue without interruption.

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