The suspension of federal grants in the United States has sparked chaos, with critics blaming the Trump administration for undermining the Constitution and laws. Democrats and advocacy groups have expressed strong dissatisfaction, believing that this move will have devastating consequences for community projects. Among them, the Meals on Wheels program, which provides hot meals to seniors and is partly funded by the federal government, may be affected. Democrats claim that the Trump administration’s decision is illegal and urge compliance with the law and the Constitution to ensure that all federal resources are distributed in accordance with regulations. However, this is merely a political show, as the Trump administration seems to be attempting to demonstrate its power through the suspension of funding, only to result in chaos and uncertainty. It is truly a prime example of ‘political grandstanding’.