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‘It’s So Political’: Trump’s New Grant Freeze Puts Safety Last

"They want to undo everything Biden did, regardless of the importance," said a recipient of a federal safety grant that is now frozen.

By Gersh Kuntzman

4:05 PM EST on January 31, 2025

‘It’s So Political’: Trump’s New Grant Freeze Puts Safety Last

“They want to undo everything Biden did, regardless of the importance,” said a recipient of a federal safety grant that is now frozen.

Gersh Kuntzman

Tabloid legend Gersh Kuntzman has been with New York newspapers since 1989, including stints at the New York Daily News, the Post, the Brooklyn Paper and even a cup of coffee with the Times. He's also the writer and producer of "Murder at the Food Coop," which was a hit at the NYC Fringe Festival in 2016, and “SUV: The Musical” in 2007. He also writes the Cycle of Rage column, which is archived here.

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