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Trump's $400M Cuts Displace 30,000 AmeriCorps Volunteers

5/15/2025

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The Trump administration's drastic $400 million cuts to AmeriCorps have uprooted over 30,000 volunteers and jeopardized more than 1,000 vital programs across the country. This move threatens crucial services in struggling communities, from disaster recovery to education. As the fallout deepens, bipartisan outrage is mounting, with lawmakers rallying to restore funding in these challenging times.

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The Trump administration's drastic $400 million cuts to AmeriCorps have uprooted over 30,000 volunteers and jeopardized more than 1,000 vital programs across the country. This move threatens crucial services in struggling communities, from disaster recovery to education. As the fallout deepens, bipartisan outrage is mounting, with lawmakers rallying to restore funding in these challenging times.