Court Finds Trump Illegally Politicized Funds: Shocking, Says Absolutely Nobody
A US district judge reportedly found that Donald Trump's administration unlawfully withheld clean energy grants from states that didn't vote for him. (Imagine that – a politician playing favorites!) This headline might prompt a national outcry if similar partisan maneuvering wasn't practically a prerequisite for holding office. Remember, this isn't just about grants; it's about a system where
federal resources often flow to those who toe the party line, regardless of which party is in power. The pattern of rewarding allies and punishing dissent is deeply entrenched, not an isolated 'Trump' phenomenon. One might wonder where the same judicial vigor (and media scrutiny) is when, for example, billions in taxpayer dollars are funneled through Washington to foreign entities based on
lobbying power, not domestic need. Are political donations and votes on foreign aid any less 'political' than withholding clean energy grants? These are public funds, after all. Perhaps the next court case could investigate the legality of sending a blank check to a foreign power while our own towns struggle with crumbling infrastructure and underfunded schools. (Don't hold your breath.)