US Democrats to hold emergency meeting on Trump's 'illegal' funding freeze

US Democrats to hold emergency meeting on Trump's 'illegal' funding freeze

House Democratic Caucus to gather on Wednesday in response to Trump's order to freeze federal funds, says Hakeem Jeffries

By Diyar Guldogan

WASHINGTON (AA) - US House minority leader said Tuesday he will convene an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss President Donald Trump's decision to freeze federal spending.

"I write with respect to the illegal Trump administration order purporting to freeze federal taxpayer funds that have been lawfully appropriated by Congress," Hakeem Jeffries said in a letter.

Jeffries said the House Democratic Caucus will discuss a comprehensive three-pronged counteroffensive anchored in an appropriations strategy, a litigation strategy, and a communications strategy.

The move came a day after a memo from the White House budget office called for a spending freeze on federal assistance by 5 p.m. Tuesday, which could affect everything from aid to nonprofits, universities, small business loans and state and local government grants.

Earlier, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer slammed Trump over his decision, saying it is "lawless, dangerous, destructive, cruel. It's illegal. It's unconstitutional."

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