Trump's Approach to Federal Spending

Donald Trump's administration seeks to fundamentally alter how federal spending is managed and controlled. The White House Budget Office instructed federal agencies to restrict financial assistance, indicating a shift towards centralized power in the presidency over budgetary decisions. This move raises significant questions about whether a president has the authority to withhold funds from programs previously approved by Congress. Such actions could potentially enable Trump to exert unilateral control over government spending, reshaping the balance of power between the executive branch and Congress.