Senator Hochadel Denounces Trump Administration’s Decision to Freeze Federal Aid

Senator Jan Hochadel, D-Meriden, stood today with other Connecticut Democrats and condemned the Trump administration’s reckless decision to freeze federal aid, threatening vital programs and assistance for vulnerable communities in Connecticut and across the nation.

Senator Hochadel issued the following statement Tuesday:

“As chair of the Aging Committee, I’ve heard directly from seniors who are scared about what this means for their healthcare and financial security—including my own mother, who is 86 years old and terrified about what comes next,” Senator Hochadel said. “As an educator, I’ve also heard from teachers who are struggling to reassure their students and from parents who are confused and anxious about the impact on their families. These children don’t have an ‘R’ or ‘D’ after their names. They don’t understand politics—they just know uncertainty and fear. They deserve stability, and our seniors deserve dignity. This is not about partisanship; it’s about people’s lives. We have to do better.”

Contact: Hugh McQuaid | Hugh.McQuaid@cga.ct.gov