Trump Just Killed the American Dream for Millions—And That’s the Point

MBDA & CDFI helped level the playing field. Trump just erased them so only the powerful get ahead.

Mar 17, 2025

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For decades, the American Dream has been sold as a promise: Work hard, take risks, and build something of your own. But Donald Trump just made it clear—that dream is no longer for you.

On March 14, 2025, Trump signed an executive order eliminating the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund…

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