Trump Admin Unveils Plan to Strip Illegal Immigrants from 15 Major Federal Programs

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Trump Admin Saving Billions By Removing Illegals From Taxpayer Benefit

The Trump administration is launching a sweeping initiative to eliminate illegal immigrants from a wide array of taxpayer-funded benefits, positioning the move as part of a broader effort to reduce waste and restore fairness in federal spending.

Targeting Over $40 Billion in Spending

According to White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers, illegal immigrants will be excluded from over 15 federal assistance programs across multiple government departments. Together, these programs represent more than $40 billion in annual public spending.

“Illegal immigrants will no longer be able to steal public benefits at the expense of hardworking American taxpayers,” Rogers told Fox News Digital. “That ends now. Under President Trump, it’s America First always.”

The impacted programs span several agencies—including the Departments of Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Labor, and Justice—and include services that have long been criticized by conservative lawmakers for their vulnerability to fraud and abuse.

Key Programs Being Cut Off

Some of the most significant programs illegal immigrants will lose access to include:

• Head Start early education

• Substance abuse prevention and treatment services

• Family planning grants and health screenings

• Scholarships and loan programs for health workforce training

These benefits, while state-managed in many cases, receive substantial federal funding and are now being tightly restricted based on immigration status.

Aligning With Trump’s Signature Legislation

This policy follows the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Trump administration’s headline spending and tax reform package. The bill includes provisions tightening eligibility requirements across welfare programs and mandating stricter enforcement mechanisms.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the bill against criticism, especially concerning its impact on Medicaid.

“This bill protects Medicaid… for those who truly deserve this program: the needy, pregnant women, children, and sick Americans who physically cannot work,” Leavitt said during a press conference. “It ensures that able-bodied Americans who can work 20 hours a week are actually doing so.”

A Dual Approach: Immigration & Fiscal Policy

By combining immigration enforcement with targeted fiscal reform, the Trump administration is attempting to redefine the scope of federal entitlement programs—focusing on citizens and legal residents while cutting off access to those without legal status.

This strategy has earned praise from immigration hawks and fiscal conservatives, who have long warned about the financial burden posed by unauthorized immigrants using public services.

What Comes Next

The Department of Health and Human Services is expected to begin issuing updated guidance to states within weeks. Meanwhile, other agencies are reviewing their programs to ensure compliance with the new directives.

A senior White House official confirmed that additional executive orders may be issued to close remaining loopholes that allow benefits to be accessed through indirect means.

As President Trump continues to position himself as a defender of the American taxpayer, the administration appears ready to expand the crackdown—even if it means further legal battles with sanctuary states and activist groups.

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