The politician criticized the cutback of funding for social programs. Hillary Clinton, who lost to President of the United States Donald Trump the struggle in the elections, called cruel the proposed by the White House budget for the 2018 financial year, reports The Hill. Speaking at a charity evening to help children, Clinton said that the budget "reached an unimaginable level of cruelty". "The current administration is attacking the needs of children, disabled people, women and the elderly. Poverty is not a crime or a moral defect, "Clinton said.. Recall Trump Administration proposed May 22, the budget for the 2018 fiscal year amounting to $ 4.1 trillion. At the same time, it is proposed to reduce state social programs for a total of $ 3.6 trillion over 10 years. In particular, it is planned to reduce by 1.4 trillion dollars funding for the Medicaid program for poor people. Another 1.5 trillion is planned to be reduced due to the budget needs, not related to defense.

In addition, $ 274 billion is expected to reduce the budget of programs to combat poverty, and $ 193 billion - a program of free food stamps for the poor. Note that for the coming into force of the draft budget should be approved by both chambers of Congress and the president's signature. The White House confirmed that it will replace military aid for loans Earlier it was reported that the US intends to reduce the financing of Ukraine in 2018 by the State Department.

Original article: Clinton criticizes Trump's budget.