Southern California nonprofits could feel pain from Washington spending cuts
Local nonprofit leaders fear for their groups, and their constituents, if federal money dries up
President Donald Trump and one of his favorite consiglieres, Elon Musk, have described charities and their leaders in dark terms, calling them everything from “thugs and sleazebags” to “a gigantic scam.”
Now, as the White House guides a GOP-led Congress to trim spending in the 2026 budget, those vibes could play out in tangible ways.
