The Trump administration’s federal budget cuts are affecting rural towns in North Dakota like Fessenden, Washburn, and Lincoln. These towns are facing the reality of losing millions of dollars in federal funding for crucial infrastructure projects such as sewage lagoon repairs, water intake valves, and wastewater treatment plants. Despite overwhelming support for Trump in these areas, the budget cuts are hitting close to home for residents who may have expected different treatment due to their loyalty to the president.
The longstanding partnership between rural and urban America, where the federal government assists with infrastructure projects in areas with small tax bases, is now being threatened by the Trump administration’s budget cuts. With rural towns and counties left to fend for themselves, there is concern about the future of essential projects in these communities.
The North Dakota delegation of Republican lawmakers is unlikely to push back against these budget cuts, leaving rural areas feeling abandoned by the administration. The unexpected impact of Trump’s policies on his own supporters is raising questions about the future of federal funding for infrastructure projects in rural America.
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