The Trump administration’s abrupt federal grant cuts have made their way to 'Sesame Street'—and they risk 'pulling the rug out from under children'

Sesame Street character Elmo (Credit: Getty Images—NBC)

• The Trump administration’s choice to dismantle USAID has made its way to Sesame Street, which had received funding from the agency. The iconic children’s show has faced other headwinds like Max deciding not to re-up its streaming contract.

The Trump administration’s efforts to slash federal funding have impacted agencies ranging from the Treasury Department to the Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Aviation Administration. Now the cuts are coming for Sesame Street.