Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.

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National story. 31 articles from 17 sources. Updated Feb 15, 2025.

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Left

5 sources
Ran by 2 outlets· Hawaiitribune Herald, New York Times
Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Feb 15, 2025

Trump will withhold money from schools that require COVID vaccines

New York TimesLean Left· Feb 14, 2025

Trump Will Withhold Money From Schools That Require Covid Vaccines

Latin TimesLean Left· Feb 15, 2025

Trump Signs Executive Order to Cut Funding for Schools With COVID Vaccine Mandates

NBC NewsLean Left· Feb 14, 2025

Trump orders end to federal funding for schools that require Covid vaccines

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Feb 14, 2025

Trump calls for withholding federal money from schools and colleges that require COVID vaccines

Center

5 sources
Ran by 10 outlets· FOX 13 Tampa, FOX 29 Philadelphia, +8 more
FOX 13 TampaCenter· Feb 15, 2025

Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates

FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· Feb 15, 2025

Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates

FOX 5 DCCenter· Feb 15, 2025

Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates

FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· Feb 15, 2025

Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates

FOX 4 DallasCenter· Feb 15, 2025

Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Fox7 AustinCenter· Feb 15, 2025

Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates

FoxlaCenter· Feb 15, 2025

Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Fox5 AtlantaCenter· Feb 15, 2025

Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates

FOX 6 MilwaukeeCenter· Feb 15, 2025

Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Fox10 PhoenixCenter· Feb 15, 2025

Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Ran by 6 outlets· NBC Los Angeles, NBC4 Washington, +4 more
NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Feb 15, 2025

Trump orders end in federal funding for any schools that require Covid vaccines

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· Feb 15, 2025

Trump orders end in federal funding for any schools that require Covid vaccines

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Feb 14, 2025

Trump orders end in federal funding for any schools that require Covid vaccines

NBC New YorkLean Left· Feb 14, 2025

Trump orders end in federal funding for any schools that require Covid vaccines

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Feb 14, 2025

Trump orders end in federal funding for any schools that require Covid vaccines

NBC ChicagoLean Left· Feb 14, 2025

Trump orders end in federal funding for any schools that require Covid vaccines

WMURCenter· Feb 15, 2025

Trump Targets School Vaccine Mandates

CBS NewsCenter· Feb 14, 2025

Trump bars federal funding for schools with COVID vaccine mandates

Right

7 sources
The Daily SignalRight· Feb 15, 2025

Schools That Mandate COVID-19 Vaccine Run Risk of Losing Federal Funds Under Trump Decree

The Daily SignalRight· Feb 15, 2025

Trump Signs Order Against COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in Schools

Legal InsurrectionRight· Feb 15, 2025

Trump Cuts Off Federal Funds to Schools Mandating COVID Vaccine

New York PostLean Right· Feb 14, 2025

Trump to sign order yanking federal funds for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Washington ExaminerRight· Feb 14, 2025

Trump to prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools