Minnesota leaders have announced their intention to join a legal battle against President Donald Trump’s recent move to suspend federal funding for various programs. A federal judge in Washington issued a stay on the directive just before it was set to take effect, but the fight is not over yet.
Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison vowed to challenge the order, which could potentially freeze or cancel up to $2 billion in funding that Minnesota receives each month. The memorandum signed by Trump puts a temporary pause on federal funds to review their distribution without specifying a duration.
Walz criticized the move, calling it “stupid, buffoonish, childish.” The impact of the funding pause on Minnesota’s state budget could be significant, affecting critical areas such as law enforcement, farming, education, and healthcare.
State agency heads raised concerns about the uncertainty surrounding the order and its potential impact on funding for state programs. Any changes could have ramifications on Minnesota’s next two-year budget, with lawmakers expressing worries about revenue shortfalls due to the federal funding pause.
Members of the Minnesota congressional delegation had mixed responses to the directive, with some criticizing the administration’s actions while others supported Trump’s efforts to shake up the status quo. The move has ignited a debate over the legality and consequences of halting federal funding for essential programs.
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