Trump’s 2026 ‘Skinny Budget’ Slashes Civil Rights Funding, Prioritizing Power Over People

President Trump’s 2026 discretionary budget proposal—unveiled May 2—makes clear where his priorities lie: not with civil rights or equal opportunity. Dubbed a “skinny budget,” the plan calls for $163 billion in cuts, gutting federal investments in housing, healthcare, education, and civil rights enforcement. If passed, the budget would erase programs critical to underserved communities, disproportionately harming Black, brown, and low-income Americans. While everyday families tighten their belts in a shaky economy, Trump’s blueprint reflects an administration willing to spend our tax dollars on agendas that reverse progress. As critics argue, a budget is a moral document—and this one, they say, is morally bankrupt. From civil rights offices to community aid programs, vital protections hang in the balance as Congress prepares to debate the future of federal funding.