Orlando Standard

Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost, representing Florida's 10th district, recently expressed concerns over federal funding cuts affecting Central Florida. Frost has been active in communicating with various agencies and organizations to address the potential impacts of these funding changes.

On January 28, 2025, Congressman Frost tweeted about the situation: "We've been on the phone with multiple agencies/orgs. They've been completely cut off. We're talking housing, public safety, healthcare services, etc. If kept permanently, this would drastically impact Central Florida." He announced a press conference to further explain the local implications.

In another tweet on the same day, Frost criticized former President Trump's decision to halt federal funding: "Pres. Trump has halted federal funding for our communities to cater to his billionaire friends—cutting off critical services for families and driving up costs across the board." He noted that this action was supported by House Republicans and characterized it as beneficial for wealthy individuals but detrimental for others.

On January 29, 2025, Frost addressed the broader consequences of Trump's actions: "Donald Trump's reckless move to stop federal funding yesterday left nonprofits, local governments, and working families in panic and confusion." He mentioned that the administration reconsidered their stance due to widespread public outrage rather than an intention to rectify their decision.