President Donald Trump isn’t playing around. In a bold, decisive move reflecting his America First agenda, Trump’s newly unveiled 2026 budget proposal takes direct aim at federal programs that have long incentivized illegal immigration. This isn’t just another budget exercise—it’s a clear statement to the American people that the era of taxpayer-funded incentives for illegal migration is over.
The Trump administration has outlined a comprehensive plan to slash funding for numerous costly programs that have effectively served as magnets for illegal border crossings. According to an exclusive memo obtained by Blaze News, these programs don’t just waste taxpayer money—they actively undermine American sovereignty and the rule of law. Trump’s proposed budget would eliminate a total of $5.6 billion in funding currently directed toward migrant programs.
One of the major targets in Trump’s budget is the English Language Acquisition program, a pet project of the Biden years that poured nearly $890 million into so-called “educational equity” initiatives. These initiatives often prioritized multilingualism and progressive ideological indoctrination over teaching English—the language of American opportunity. Trump’s team makes clear this is unacceptable, calling the program out for “simultaneously promoting divisive ideological indoctrination in the classroom.”
It’s not just English programs on the chopping block. Trump’s budget targets multiple federal grant programs, including the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act and the Migrant Education and Special Programs for Migrant Students, which would save taxpayers $729 million and $428 million respectively. These expensive programs have often been hijacked by progressive activists to push radical diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) theories on vulnerable migrant populations rather than equipping them with practical education and skills that benefit America.
Perhaps most significantly, President Trump is taking a sledgehammer to the Department of Homeland Security’s Shelter and Services Program—an Obama-Biden era relic that the Trump administration rightly points out has “massively facilitated illegal migration.” Under Biden, this $650 million program provided transportation and shelter to illegal migrants, encouraging even more illegal crossings by guaranteeing taxpayer-funded amenities. Eliminating this program sends a powerful message to would-be border crossers: the dangerous journey north will no longer be rewarded by American taxpayers.
Another bold cut targets the State Department’s Migration and Refugee Assistance, a slush fund that ballooned to a whopping $3.5 billion under Biden’s watch, used primarily to facilitate illegal migration under the guise of questionable refugee claims. Trump’s budget doesn’t just trim this program; it eliminates it entirely, returning accountability and responsibility to immigration policy.
This isn’t about penny-pinching or budget hawkishness alone. At its core, Trump’s budget reflects a deeper conservative principle: prioritizing American citizens over those who break our laws. This administration rightly recognizes that taxpayer money should never be used to incentivize illegal behavior. As the memo states unequivocally, “President Trump is committed to eliminating the funding of our own invasion.”
The impact of Trump’s policies is already clear. Border crossings have plunged dramatically, proving that strong enforcement and clear messaging work. Now, by defunding programs that encourage illegal immigration, Trump is taking the next bold step toward restoring law and order.
Critics on the left will undoubtedly cry foul, labeling these cuts as “cruel” or “inhumane.” But what’s truly inhumane is encouraging migrants to risk their lives on dangerous journeys, lured by taxpayer-funded promises. What’s cruel is draining resources from American families and communities to subsidize illegal behavior.
With this budget proposal, Trump has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to putting America First. In stark contrast to the Biden administration’s reckless spending and open-border fantasies, Trump’s budget is a beacon of common sense and responsible governance—exactly what Americans voted for.
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