Why is Trump cutting energy aid during an oil price shock?

"Low-Income Families Face Devastating Consequences if LIHEAP Funding is Cut: A Lifeline in Jeopardy A crucial safety net for millions of low-income households is under threat as the administration considers eliminating funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). If successful, the devastating consequences will be far-reaching, with skyrocketing arrearages, increased utility shut-offs, and a surge in human suffering. For families barely scraping by, LIHEAP provides a vital lifeline, helping them pay for heating and cooling costs, avoid energy debt, and stay safe in their homes. With the program's fate hanging in the balance, advocates are sounding the alarm, warning that the loss of this critical support system will have disastrous effects on some of the most vulnerable members of society."

If the administration is successful in eliminating LIHEAP, the consequences are straightforward. Arrearages will skyrocket, utility shut-offs will increase, and human suffering will intensify.