White House Directly Ordered Freeze on $2 Billion in Federal Grants, Harvard Documents Reveal
Harvard University revealed it has internal records showing the White House directed agencies to freeze over $2 billion in federal grant money during the Trump administration. The documents were submitted as part of a court case involving the freezing of funds intended for several local governments and nonprofits.
Harvard University revealed that it possesses internal Trump administration records showing the White House ordered agencies to freeze over $2 billion in federal grant money, a move that occurred in July 2021 and was meant to block funding for the Center for Civilian Justice Reform at the Department of Justice. The documents were obtained by Harvard researchers as part of an investigation into the Biden administration's efforts to reverse Trump-era policies. According to Harvard, the records show that the White House directed agencies to freeze the funds after a report from the Center highlighted potential conflicts of interest among Trump appointees on the commission overseeing the grants. The move was aimed at preventing the release of sensitive information related to the commissions' proceedings.
