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Trump Proposes Federal Withdrawal from Child Care Funding

4/4/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposed that the federal government withdraw from child care.
Federal funding would shift toward military needs, with the White House defending the comments as misinterpreted.
Advocates criticized the plan, noting states lack resources to manage child care.
Experts noted Congress has historically funded child care with bipartisan increases.
Rising costs have pushed centers to raise tuition.

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposed that the federal government withdraw from child care.
Federal funding would shift toward military needs, with the White House defending the comments as misinterpreted.
Advocates criticized the plan, noting states lack resources to manage child care.
Experts noted Congress has historically funded child care with bipartisan increases.
Rising costs have pushed centers to raise tuition.