Attorney General Pam Bondi has reportedly now announced significant cuts to federal grant funding aimed at various programs, including those studying “toxic masculinity” and “structural racism.”
This move, described as “wave one,” targets over 360 initiatives deemed misaligned with President Trump’s law and order agenda.
Among the programs affected, millions of taxpayer dollars were previously allocated to projects like filming black police officers to promote racial equity and exploring alternatives to judicial resolutions for drug crimes.
Bondi hinted that further cuts may follow, aiming to eliminate what she referred to as a “slush fund” for vague liberal causes.
The Justice Department emphasized that organizations can appeal for their funding within 30 days by demonstrating how their programs effectively aid crime victims.
Notably, essential services such as housing for domestic violence survivors and opioid treatment will remain funded.
Specific grants that faced elimination included $1.5 million for a film documenting the experiences of black police leaders and another $1.5 million for providing trauma-informed services to formerly incarcerated individuals.
Additionally, a $1 million grant aimed to innovate drug crime resolutions outside of court, while another $2 million was allocated to a feminist nonprofit addressing structural racism and toxic masculinity.
Bondi’s actions, supported by the Department of Government Efficiency, reflect a commitment to prioritizing spending on law enforcement initiatives and victim support rather than what officials call “listening sessions” and other non-essential programs.
Justice Department spokesperson Gates McGavick underscored the department’s focus on arresting criminals and addressing drug issues, reaffirming a shift away from funding perceived as partisan or wasteful.
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