Trump to end spending on Biden-era digital equity law, calling it ‘racist and illegal’

Washington Times ^ | 5-8-25 | Mallory Wilson

[Strict9]

It aims to ensure that everyone had access to skills that would help them benefit from the digital economy, and Mr. Trump slammed it as “unconstitutional.” “No more work handouts based on race! The Digital Equity Program is a RACIST and ILLEGAL $2.5 BILLION DOLLAR giveaway,” he wrote. “I am ending this IMMEDIATELY and saving Taxpayers BILLIONS OF DOLLARS!”

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TOPICS: Government
KEYWORDS: race; trump

[Strict9]

This reminds me of the Obama phones, the free cell phones for the disadvantaged whatever the hell that means. I have to pay for my phone, I have to pay for my internet service so you do as well. Nobody gets a free ride. If you’re here illegally, you and your family get out. Simple. I applaud Trump for this decision.

[SmokingJoe]

“Digital equity” huh?
Another corrupt anti white, racist act by Biden/Obama?
Yup.

[Strict9]

the little dark children used to rub Biden’s leg hair at the pool:

https://youtu.be/3DbE2SmV2bs?feature=shared

[KrisKrinkle]

The next step needs to be putting the brakes on the digital economy so that folks like me aren’t left out and behind.

[Opinionated Blowhard]

I doubt anyone here watches Ezra Klein, but he did a podcast on how byzantine applying for funds under this law was and how very little money has actually been awarded or spent due to the regulatory process. Its a textbook example of how government doesn’t work.

[usurper]

“I am ending this IMMEDIATELY and saving Taxpayers BILLIONS OF DOLLARS!”

He can't do that until he's checked with every single federal district judge and asks for permission first.

[sauropod]

I’m wondering if it’s just Mallory Wilson or it’s the entire WT that’s gone woke.

[Resolute Conservative]

And to stop them from having absolute power over commerce. Track every purchase you make. The ability to turn it on or off for an individual so to speak.

[Bon of Babble]

I assume 99% of that $2.5 billion has gone missing and will never be recovered.