Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris

Key Points:

• Democratic lawmakers accused the Trump administration of abusing power after officials admitted in a court filing that they recommended canceling billions in clean-energy grants solely based on states' political identity and 2024 election results.
• The Energy Department identified over 600 grants for termination in states where Kamala Harris won and that have two Democratic senators, leading to the cancellation of 284 grants by the Office of Management and Budget in October 2025.
• Critics argue this move is part of Trump’s broader effort to retaliate against political opponents and restrict federal funding to Democratic-led states, echoing previous attempts to freeze social service funds and delay disaster aid in blue states.
• Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democratic lawmakers condemned the action as unprecedented, unlawful, and politically motivated retribution that harms hardworking families.
• The White House, Energy Department, OMB, and Justice Department have been contacted for comment, with the story first reported by the New York Times and involving a class action lawsuit filed by University of California researchers.