The Left, worldwide, is largely funded by taxpayer money.
Trump knows that, and is prioritizing cutting them off.
They should not cave to the it is only x amount of money and compared to trillions it is nothing. If it should not be funded, cut the funding. If it should be rolled into a similar program that should be funded. roll them together and save. If it is ineffective either get rid of it or make it effective.
Next thing he needs to do is to end the federal loans for higher education.
If you're a Leftist and you want to attend Columbia University.
Great! Don't expect Uncle Sam to pay for it.