Trump Goes After Programs He Calls ‘Woke’ in Budget Proposal
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump’s proposed budget for the next year aims to cut federal programs that promote diversity, support Black and Hispanic students, and assist minority-owned businesses, labeling these initiatives as “woke.”
- The budget request includes significant reductions to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, reflecting the president’s goal to eliminate what he calls “radical gender and racial ideologies.”
- The proposed cuts are minor compared to the $1.5 trillion allocated for military spending, with a 10 percent reduction sought for nondefense expenditures.
- Civil rights groups like the N.A.A.C.P. criticize the budget as an attack on civil rights and a rollback of progress for people of color.
- Congressional approval is uncertain, as presidents’ budget proposals often face changes and the legislature holds the power over federal spending.
