Deborah Ross U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Deborah Ross U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Congresswoman Deborah Ross, representing North Carolina's 2nd district, has voiced her concerns regarding recent federal funding decisions made by President Trump. Her statements, posted on social media, address the potential impacts of these decisions on her constituents and the broader community.
On January 28, 2025, Congresswoman Ross expressed her opposition to President Trump's federal funding freeze. She stated that it is "unconstitutional and will harm the millions of Americans who rely on federal funding for basic services." She also noted her approval of a judge's decision to block the order and committed to "fight every step of the way to protect North Carolinians." "President Trump's federal funding freeze is unconstitutional and will harm the millions of Americans who rely on federal funding for basic services. I’m glad a judge blocked the order, but I’ll fight every step of the way to protect North Carolinians."
On January 29, 2025, she further criticized President Trump's actions by describing them as "illegal and inhumane." She warned that this "reckless federal funding freeze will only cause chaos, strain community resources, and create a culture of fear for those we serve." "President Trump’s decision to withhold vital funding for our community is illegal and inhumane. This reckless federal funding freeze will only cause chaos, strain community resources, and create a culture of fear for those we serve."
Later that day, Ross highlighted specific regional impacts resulting from the freeze. She pointed out that it halts recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. Emphasizing urgency, she stated: "We cannot afford to play politics with critical disaster relief when communities are counting on us to rebuild." "A freeze on federal loans and grants slams the brakes on Hurricane Helene recovery in Western North Carolina - just days after President Trump promised help. We cannot afford to play politics with critical disaster relief when communities are counting on us to rebuild."
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