April 16, 2026
Trump To Cut Off Catholic Charities USA's Nose To Spite Pope's Face
He cut $11 million from a program housing unaccompanied immigrant minors.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump has ended an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities USA in Miami, Florida.
- The contract was for housing and caring for unaccompanied immigrant children.
- This action ends a relationship spanning over 60 years.
- Archbishop Thomas Wenski stated the Archdiocese of Miami's services for unaccompanied minors were recognized for their excellence.
- The author suggests the decision is politically motivated, possibly to counter criticism from Pope Leo XIV.
- Some on the right are now questioning government funding for religious charities.
- Catholic Charities USA has a history of both positive work and controversial stances on issues like discrimination and birth control coverage.