“People can’t pay their mortgages”
Jared describes how his mother’s work as a federal contractor, primarily with USAID and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has been devastated by funding cuts under the Trump administration. These cuts led to mass layoffs, reduced pay, and the loss of programs supporting global health, research, and U.S. schools. The impact extends beyond their household, affecting their community as neighbors lose jobs, struggle to pay mortgages, and even selling their homes; additionally, a beloved Black transgender veteran in their community was laid off despite her admirable service and positive influence.