The Trump administration is cutting federal funds to projects in Democratic states, aiming to “get rid” of billions of dollars meant for energy and infrastructure in the midst of a government shutdown.

The cuts, totaling billions of dollars, affect states such as California, New York and Minnesota, as well as thirteen others. All of the states targeted backed former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. The states in question also have Democratic governors, save for Vermont and New Hampshire.

Russ Vought, director of Office Management and Budget, announced the cuts Wednesday, calling the projects part of the “Green New Scam” and “the Left’s climate agenda.”

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The move is in line with prior statements from President Donald Trump, who said the shutdown could bring “a l

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