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Governor Meyer Issues Statement on Federal Funding Freeze Directive

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2025


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WILMINGTON—Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order freezing federal funds:

“By President Trump cutting off funding to critical programs, his administration jeopardized the livelihoods of thousands of Delawareans, making it even more difficult to access food, housing, health care, and child care assistance. While I am heartened by the actions of U.S. District Judge AliKhan for pausing this unprecedented freeze of federal funds, we still must be vigilant.

We know that Trump’s goal is to take tax dollars from working people so that he can eventually cut taxes for billionaires. This is unacceptable, and my administration will do everything in its power to protect the rights and livelihoods of the people of Delaware.

My pledge to Delawareans is that we will always keep fighting for you and ensure your rights are protected — including your rights to pursue life, liberty, and happiness.”

As part of his response, Governor Meyer is launching de.gov/federalfunding, an online web portal where Delawareans can let the administration know how they would be affected if this funding freeze is eventually allowed to proceed.

Please visit de.gov/federalfunding and share your story today.

For any questions or to schedule a one-on-one interview with Governor Meyer or his cabinet, please contact Mila Myles at mila.myles@delaware.gov.

 

About Delaware Governor Matt Meyer
Governor Matt Meyer is a former public school math teacher and small business owner who served as New Castle County Executive from 2017 through January 2025. As the leader of Delaware’s largest local government, Matt proved that government can still work for the people– delivering real results for real people and making real progress for Delaware’s working families. Governor Meyer is bringing that same result-driven leadership to the state by creating an effective government that reflects our values and priorities.

From Wilmington to Kenya and Iraq: Growing up in Delaware, Matt attended schools in the Brandywine School District, followed by Wilmington Friends School, and then studied Computer Science & Political Science at Brown University. He then moved to Nairobi, Kenya, where he learned Swahili and created Ecosandals, a recycled footwear company that sold environmentally friendly footwear to customers in 17 countries on five continents. Matt subsequently spent 12 months in Mosul, Iraq, as a diplomat embedded with the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

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Governor Meyer Issues Statement on Federal Funding Freeze Directive

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2025


Governor Matt Meyer's Logo

 
The State of Delaware is launching de.gov/federalfunding
 

WILMINGTON—Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order freezing federal funds:

“By President Trump cutting off funding to critical programs, his administration jeopardized the livelihoods of thousands of Delawareans, making it even more difficult to access food, housing, health care, and child care assistance. While I am heartened by the actions of U.S. District Judge AliKhan for pausing this unprecedented freeze of federal funds, we still must be vigilant.

We know that Trump’s goal is to take tax dollars from working people so that he can eventually cut taxes for billionaires. This is unacceptable, and my administration will do everything in its power to protect the rights and livelihoods of the people of Delaware.

My pledge to Delawareans is that we will always keep fighting for you and ensure your rights are protected — including your rights to pursue life, liberty, and happiness.”

As part of his response, Governor Meyer is launching de.gov/federalfunding, an online web portal where Delawareans can let the administration know how they would be affected if this funding freeze is eventually allowed to proceed.

Please visit de.gov/federalfunding and share your story today.

For any questions or to schedule a one-on-one interview with Governor Meyer or his cabinet, please contact Mila Myles at mila.myles@delaware.gov.

 

About Delaware Governor Matt Meyer
Governor Matt Meyer is a former public school math teacher and small business owner who served as New Castle County Executive from 2017 through January 2025. As the leader of Delaware’s largest local government, Matt proved that government can still work for the people– delivering real results for real people and making real progress for Delaware’s working families. Governor Meyer is bringing that same result-driven leadership to the state by creating an effective government that reflects our values and priorities.

From Wilmington to Kenya and Iraq: Growing up in Delaware, Matt attended schools in the Brandywine School District, followed by Wilmington Friends School, and then studied Computer Science & Political Science at Brown University. He then moved to Nairobi, Kenya, where he learned Swahili and created Ecosandals, a recycled footwear company that sold environmentally friendly footwear to customers in 17 countries on five continents. Matt subsequently spent 12 months in Mosul, Iraq, as a diplomat embedded with the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

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