John,

We knew Trump was only in the presidency for himself, but his latest actions prove exactly what we’ve believed all along. Early this morning, Americans woke up to the shocking news that Trump was putting a temporary freeze on ALL federal assistance funding immediately.

Millions of Americans rely on some type of federal aid – and trillions of dollars will now hang in the balance as we wait to see what will be on the chopping block. While no one fully understands the impact of Trump’s latest order just yet, we do know that:

• Lifesaving research on childhood cancer will grind to a halt.
• Emergency shelters will be forced to close their doors.
• Families relying on Section 8 housing will lose assistance.
• School meal programs that feed millions of children will be disrupted.
• Clean water infrastructure improvements will be delayed.
• Programs like SNAP and WIC — lifelines for working families — will face severe setbacks.

Even if Trump claims this freeze is “temporary,” the damage it will cause to American families is anything but.

This funding is not optional. Congress approved it, and the American people need it to get by. American families are already struggling to make ends meet, and now they’re being forced to pay the price for Trump’s petty tantrum.

The Trump administration must reverse course before more damage is done. Chris is fighting back because the stakes are too high to stay silent, but he can’t do it alone. Will you join him right now by adding your name to our petition and demand Republicans end their attacks on the American people?