Josh Shapiro SUES Trump Over Federal Funding Freeze

Governor Josh Shapiro's legal action against Donald Trump over the federal funding freeze has sparked renewed speculation about his potential presidential run in 2028.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration is taking swift legal action against Donald Trump for freezing critical federal funding. Shapiro emphasized, “The federal government has entered into a contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, promising to provide billions of dollars in Congressionally-approved funding.” He added, “With this funding freeze, the Trump administration is breaking that contract.”

Shapiro went on to explain that state employees “can’t access the payment systems and the computer systems” necessary for federal and state programs.

Let me be clear: I’ve worked with Governor Shapiro, both on his campaign and in his administration. This is a man who means business. As Attorney General, Shapiro won legal battles against Donald Trump more than forty times during his 2020 election interference cases.

He does not mess around.

In late January, the Trump administration issued a memo freezing federal grants and loans, citing the need to review whether spending adhered to Trump’s executive orders on issues like climate change. The move caused massive disruption.

Although the Trump administration reversed the memo within 48 hours, essential funding for programs such as early childhood education remained stalled.

Shapiro’s legal team argues that the administration cannot impose new conditions on federal aid after a state has already accepted it. They also assert that federal funding can only be withheld for specific reasons outlined by law or an agreement between the state and federal government.

Shapiro’s lawsuit contends that this freeze violates the U.S. Constitution's spending clause. This move is not just a legal fight—it’s a critical stand to protect essential resources for the state of Pennsylvania.

This lawsuit has sparked speculation about Governor Josh Shapiro potentially running for the presidency in 2028.

Shapiro has long been seen as a presidential contender by both Democrats and Republicans. If he runs for re-election in 2026, he could position himself as a two-term governor of a crucial battleground state.

But no matter what, our focus must be on next year—the year we flip the House and the Senate.

I’m already hitting the ground in key states like Pennsylvania, working hard to ensure we pick up a few congressional seats in Pennsylvania.

If you haven’t already, upgrade to a paid subscription to my Substack. Your support allows me to continue this critical work.

Stand by me. I’ll stand by you. Together, we’ll win.