’We all agree that big government is bad, but…’: White House shrugs off Republican clashes over childcare
The still-unreleased plan has opened a divide over the party's philosophy and raised questions about its effectiveness.
The White House is dismissing internal Republican disagreements over its proposal to allocate some federal childcare funding to stay-at-home parents. The plan, which would redirect a portion of the $12 billion Child Care and Development Fund, aims to incentivize nuclear family formation. Conservative commentator Terry Schilling praises the proposal for boosting family formation, while critics like Erick Erickson argue that President Trump should focus on reducing government subsidies.
Administration officials claim the pushback is coming from irrelevant "paid-for critics" who opposed Trump in past elections and have little influence. They argue that the plan is not yet finalized and dismiss early criticism as irrelevant. Conservatives argue that the administration needs Congress to approve any changes, as the Child Care and Development Fund does not currently include stay-at-home parents as eligible providers, potentially facing legal challenges.
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