Trump to End Biden-Era Program to Bridge Digital Divide

President Donald Trump said he would end a program that provides billions to extend internet access in underserved communities, casting it as unfairly providing grants on the basis of race.

“I have spoken with my wonderful Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, and we agree that the Biden/Harris so-called “Digital Equity Act” is totally UNCONSTITUTIONAL. No more woke handouts based on race!,” Trump said in a social-media post Thursday, referring to the law approved under the administration of his predecessor, former President Joe Biden.

“The Digital Equity Program is a RACIST and ILLEGAL $2.5 BILLION DOLLAR giveaway. I am ...