President Donald Trump submitted his FY 2026 budget proposal on May 2, 2025, which includes $163 billion in cuts to non-defense federal programs.
This initiative seeks to reduce public spending by 22.6%, affecting areas such as health, education, environment and international cooperation; reactions have not been long in coming.
Trump’s government budget priorities
Trump’s budget plan proposes a 13% increase in defense spending, reaching $1.01 trillion, and a 65% increase in the Department of Homeland Security’s budget, with $175 billion earmarked to strengthen border control.
On the other hand, significant cuts are contemplated in agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Education, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
The latter is facing a dismantling process, which would affect cooperation programs in Latin America, including Mexico.
Impact on the U.S. Hispanic community
The Hispanic community could be particularly affected by these cuts, as many social and assistance programs that benefit this population are at risk.
Although programs such as Social Security, Medicare and SNAP will not be affected in this phase, the reduction of funding in areas such as health, education and housing could have negative consequences for Latino communities in the United States.
Since taking office, Trump has warned that budget cuts would continue in a way that would make current government spending more efficient
Reactions and perspectives to the budget plan
The budget proposal has generated criticism from both Democratic lawmakers and some Republicans.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called the plan “insensitive” and harmful to American workers.
Congress, which must approve the budget, faces a negotiation process that could significantly modify the original proposal.
The narrow Republican majority in the House and policy differences in the Senate suggest that Trump’s plan will serve more as a statement of intent than immediate legislation.
Reduction of public spending
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In short, President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget proposal seeks to significantly reduce government spending on non-defense programs, which could affect various communities, including U.S. Hispanics.
The future of this initiative will depend on the negotiations in Congress and the response of society to the possible impacts of these cuts.
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