Rep. Joe Kennedy III responds to the proposed elimination of federal funding for the Special Olympics by saying it's 'cruel' and a 'reflection' of the Trump administration's priorities for those that are 'different' and 'vulnerable' in America.
There's approximately $17.6 million designated to the Special Olympics, which was founded more than 50 years ago by Kennedy's great aunt and sister of President John F. Kennedy, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, in dedication to her sister Rosemary.
She also responded to criticism on the plan, claiming that although she "loves" the organization and "personally supported its mission," her agency cannot afford fund a private non-profit organization that on its own raises approximately $100 million.
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