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Republicans Love Trump’s Spending Cuts. Just Not in Their States.

Last updated: February 13, 2025 4:09 pm
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As President Trump continues his aggressive approach to cutting federal spending, dismantling programs, and firing civil servants, Republicans in Congress have largely remained silent and even praised his actions. However, as the impact of these cuts begins to affect their states and districts, some Republicans are starting to push back in subtle ways.

One such example is Senator Katie Britt of Alabama, who raised concerns about the Trump administration’s directive to slash $4 billion in overhead costs for medical research grantees. Alabama has received over $518 million in N.I.H. grants, and Senator Britt emphasized the importance of protecting lifesaving research at institutions like the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

In the House, a group of Republicans from farm states introduced legislation to salvage the Food for Peace program, which purchases crops from American farmers and distributes them to those in need abroad. The bill aims to transfer oversight of the program from U.S.A.I.D. to the Agriculture Department, providing more transparency and efficiency in how taxpayer dollars are used.

Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas also publicly urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to resume foreign food aid shipments after a 90-day freeze, highlighting the impact on American growers, including sorghum farmers in his state.

Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, chairwoman of the Indian Affairs Committee, requested that federal agencies not apply funding restrictions from Trump’s executive orders targeting diversity programs to American Indian tribes.

While some Republicans are pushing back against the spending cuts, others like Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio support the move to cut overhead costs. He argued that taxpayer money should be focused on direct expenses related to important causes like childhood cancer research.

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Despite these efforts by some Republicans to protect vital programs in their states, Democrats are seizing on the potential political impact of Trump’s spending cuts. House Majority PAC has targeted vulnerable House Republicans for their support of these cuts, especially those from competitive districts.

As the debate over federal spending and program cuts continues, it is clear that Republicans in Congress are facing a delicate balancing act between supporting the president’s agenda and protecting the interests of their constituents. The political realities of entrenched constituencies and the need for efficient government spending will continue to shape the ongoing discussions in Washington.

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