President Donald Trump takes the stage to speak at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, July 3, 2025, to kickoff of America250, a yearlong series of events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country鈥檚 founding. Some of the country鈥檚 largest liberal foundations are quietly working to raise at least $250 million to help civil groups push back against President Trump and what they see as his steady drift toward authoritarianism, according to people briefed on the matter. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)
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Some of the country鈥檚 largest liberal foundations are quietly working to raise at least $250 million to help civil groups push back against President Donald Trump and what they see as his steady drift toward authoritarianism, according to people briefed on the matter.
