Trump Plans Executive Orders Targeting Environmental Nonprofits on Earth Day

Environmental organizations are bracing for potential executive orders from the Trump administration that could strip them of their tax-exempt status, with announcements rumored to coincide with Earth Day. Reports from multiple sources indicate the White House is drafting orders to target environmental nonprofits—especially those engaging in legal advocacy—possibly as part of a broader effort that includes investigating these groups and scrutinizing their funding sources. The administration has suggested that nonprofit status is a privilege, hinting that both universities like Harvard and green groups could be targeted for alleged abuses. Major funders and well-known philanthropic organizations, such as George Soros, Bill Gates, and the Ford Foundation, are also rumored to be under threat, raising concerns about partisan interference in IRS operations. Environmental groups and their legal teams are preparing for possible legal battles, with leaders vowing not to back down and viewing the move as an intimidation strategy. The possible crackdown is seen as part of a larger effort to advance fossil fuel interests and restrict opposition to the administration’s environmental policies.