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Jon Ossoff on Trump Admin Canceling Grant for 'Justice' and 'Woke' Electric Mowers

Forbes Breaking NewsAugust 7, 20251 min1,425 views
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Canceled Grant for Thomasville

  • πŸ“Œ A federal grant allocated for Thomasville, Georgia, to build a new health clinic and upgrade sewers was canceled by the Trump administration.
  • πŸ’‘ The cancellation occurred despite Thomasville being a small, rural community with limited healthcare options and old infrastructure.

Reasons for Cancellation

  • 🚫 One reason cited for the grant cancellation was that the project included the word "justice".
  • ⚠️ Another reason was the inclusion of a small portion for electric lawnmowers, which were deemed "woke" by the administration.
  • ⚑ Electric vehicles were also mentioned as part of Georgia's economic future but were consequently impacted.

Impact of Ideology

  • πŸ“‰ The cancellation resulted in no new health clinic or sewer upgrades for Thomasville.
  • 🧠 Sen. Ossoff attributes these decisions to a "right-wing internet ideology" that has infiltrated Washington.
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