Latest / Fresh Intelligence / EXCLUSIVE: Trump Admin Axed 283 Grants 'Solely' Based on Political Identity — Specifically Targeting Kamala Harris' 'Blue States'
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- 0:00[SPEAKER_00]: President Trump's administration acts 280 three federal energy grants tied to states that backed Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
- 0:11[SPEAKER_00]: The Department of Energy acknowledged that the grants were selected solely because of the state's political identity.
- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: Energy Secretary Chris Wright established a portfolio review process in May 2025 for evaluating financial assistance awards.
- 0:28[SPEAKER_00]: In September 2025, DOE identified 624 grants that were designated for termination or cancellation.
- 0:38[SPEAKER_00]: Subsequently, 284 grants were targeted for termination notices in October 2025, sparking controversy.
- 0:47[SPEAKER_00]: All but one of these grants were connected to states that awarded their electoral votes to Harris in 2024.
- 0:54[SPEAKER_00]: The Department of Energy emphasized that their selections were not based on performance or cost considerations.
- 1:02[SPEAKER_00]: Instead, they stated the grants were included based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient's state.
- 1:10[SPEAKER_00]: This stark political divide raises questions about the equity of grant allocations in the federal system.
- 1:17[SPEAKER_00]: These revelations emerged in the federal lawsuit.
- 1:24[SPEAKER_00]: The lawsuit highlights the ongoing debates surrounding politicization in energy funding decisions across the country.