Trump kills broadband grants, calls digital equity program “racist and illegal”

President Trump canceled the Digital Equity Act, claiming it's unconstitutional and rooted in racism, while criticizing it as "woke handouts based on race." The $2.5 billion program provided aid to low-income groups, older adults, veterans, and others lacking reliable internet. Critics argue his move will harm his base of white rural voters, including veterans and the elderly, potentially leading to legal challenges.