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Yentel also commented on broader political dynamics in her defense of the sector:
“These actions aren’t about government efficiency or about reform. They are attempted censorship disguised as accountability. This is weaponization of the federal government to chill dissent, and it is wrong whatever party is in control. In a functioning and healthy democracy, nonprofits must be free to identify and meet local needs, without political interference. Fear of retribution, or facing punishment for holding a different point of view from those in political power.”