Trump administration to exclude undocumented immigrants from more than 15 federal aid programs: ‘America comes first’
WASHINGTON, DC — The White House has unveiled a far-reaching policy to bar undocumented immigrants from accessing more than 15 federally funded aid programs, a move the administration says could save taxpayers over $40 billion each year. The announcement, which reflects President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda, is being framed as a measure to prioritize benefits for U.S. citizens and lawful residents.
According to White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers, the initiative is designed to ensure that benefits are reserved for “hardworking American taxpayers” and to reduce what officials describe as unnecessary spending on individuals without legal immigration status. The policy expands the definition of “federal public benefits” to include a broad range of programs, cutting off access to services in health care, education, and workforce development.
Among the programs affected are Head Start (early childhood education), federally funded substance abuse…
