White House Memorandum Cites “Illegal Lobbying and Partisan Political Activity” by Grantees

In a directive issued today, President Donald J. Trump ordered the Attorney General to launch an investigation into the potential misuse of federal grant funds for illegal lobbying and partisan political activities.

The memorandum, titled “MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: SUBJECT: Use of Appropriated Funds for Illegal Lobbying and Partisan Political Activity by Federal Grantees,” states that federal funding reviews have “revealed that taxpayer funds are being spent on grants with highly political overtones.”

The President’s directive highlights what he calls a “wasteful, abusive, and potentially fraudulent use of the American people’s money,” raising “serious legal concerns.” The memorandum n

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