In a move that has sent shockwaves through the U.S. political landscape, the Trump administration has announced it will freeze more than $10 billion.

In federal funding allocated to five states governed by Democrats: California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. The decision specifically targets major social service programs.

Including the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF), and the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG). According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), this action is intended to curb alleged fraud and ensure that federal taxpayer dollars are being used properly and for their intended purposes.

Andrew Nixon, a spokesperson for HHS, stated, “For too long, Democrat-led states and governors have been complicit in allowing massive amounts of fraud to occur under their watch. Under the Trump administration, we are ensuring that federal taxpayer dollars are being used for legitimate purposes. We will ensure these states are following the law and protecting hard-earned taxpayer money.”