Sierra Club Statement on Donald Trump’s FY2027 Budget Proposal

Donald Trump’s proposed FY2027 budget seeks to increase defence spending to $1.5 trillion while cutting non-defence discretionary funding by over $73 billion, including a 52 percent reduction for the Environmental Protection Agency and severe cuts to the National Park Service. The proposal also eliminates funding for programmes such as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, raising concerns about its impact on working families and seniors. The Sierra Club condemned the budget as a dangerous disinvestment in environmental protection and renewable energy, warning that the cuts would be catastrophic for public health and natural resources.