Trump Demands DOGE Investigates $2 Billion Environmental Grant Linked to Stacey Abrams
President Donald Trump has raised concerns over a $2 billion grant awarded by the Biden administration to Power Forward Communities, a coalition led by the left-wing group Rewiring America, which has ties to political figure Stacey Abrams. Trump is calling for an investigation into the grant and has asked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, to look into the matter and recover the funds.
The grant was announced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in April 2024 as part of the National Clean Investment Fund, which is designed to support clean energy initiatives. Power Forward Communities, which received the $2 billion, reported just $100 in revenue during its first three months of operation, raising questions about its financial stability and the rapid allocation of funds.
Abrams, who serves as senior counsel for Rewiring America, defended the initiative, emphasizing the importance of equitable access to clean energy.
In an October 2023 post on X, she wrote, “We are building a future where everyone, regardless of income or place, can thrive.”
Thrilled to be part of @rewiringamerica and the Power Forward Communities coalition. This is how we expand access to clean energy —by prioritizing housing, equity and resilience.
We are building a future where everyone, regardless of income or place, can thrive. https://t.co/G8hIe9Xzas
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) October 15, 2023
The group’s mission focuses on addressing environmental challenges by promoting energy resilience and housing equity.
Despite this, Trump has publicly criticized the scale and timing of the grant, calling it a questionable move. “She went from $100 in donations to $2,000,000,000 in just one day? Not bad!!! Get back the money,” Trump remarked, calling for the immediate return of the funds.
Whatever happened to the $8,000,000 given by our “government” to Radical Left Politico magazine, or whatever you would call it. Owned by wealthy guys, this money should be taken back by DOGE, ASAP. Also, is Stacey Abrams going to give back the Two Billion Dollars they funneled…
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) March 27, 2025
The $2 billion grant was part of a broader $20 billion funding package approved by the EPA in April 2024, aimed at supporting eight environmental projects focused on reducing reliance on fossil fuels and advancing clean energy, according to The Post Millennial. Critics have pointed out that the rushed approval process lacked proper oversight, raising red flags about the handling of such a large sum of taxpayer money.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who has been critical of the Biden administration’s management of the funds, has echoed Trump’s concerns. Zeldin, an advocate for greater scrutiny of federal spending, has called for a full review of the grants.
“This scheme was the first of its kind in EPA history and it was purposefully designed to obligate all of the money in a rush job with reduced oversight,” Zeldin said in a statement, according to TPM.
His remarks underscore the concerns about the speed at which the funds were allocated and the lack of thorough vetting in the process.
The controversy surrounding the grant has sparked debate over government spending and the involvement of political figures in securing federal funds. Proponents argue that the funding is a critical step toward addressing climate change and ensuring that underserved communities have access to renewable energy.
However, critics like Trump and Zeldin are wary of potential misuse of taxpayer money and the role of politically connected figures, such as Abrams, in securing the funds.
As the call for a full investigation into the $2 billion grant continues, questions remain about the future of such environmental programs and how they will be managed moving forward. The scrutiny over this particular grant could set a precedent for how future federal funding for clean energy projects is handled, especially as the U.S. government looks to increase its investments in renewable energy.
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