Southern California nonprofits could feel pain from Washington spending cuts

President Donald Trump and one of his favorite consiglieres, Elon Musk, have described charities and their leaders in dark terms, calling them everything from “thugs and sleazebags” to “a gigantic scam.“

Now, as the White House guides a GOP-led Congress to trim spending in the 2026 budget, those vibes could play out in tangible ways.

The Trump administration has been open about its desire to dramatically cut spending on many social programs, and a flurry of news reports last week from the Washington Post and the New York Times...