Freedom 250 spokeswoman Rachel Reisner referred questions about its federal funding to the Interior Department. America250 and Freedom 250 have publicly touted their shared commitment to the nation’s semiquincentennial. Freedom 250 officials have bristled at the pace of America250’s work and output, and argued that the bipartisan group has been overly bureaucratic and politically correct. Freedom 250 wanted Trump, as the commander in chief, to be front and center, the person said. The $10 million grant was later voluntarily transferred to Freedom 250, according to an official of the agency.

Source: Washington Post March 05, 2026 11:31 UTC