The Trump administration’s announcement of a federal funding and grants freeze has been described as an ideological review of spending to align with executive orders.

But advocates and municipal leaders argue that the order jeopardizes critical programs that millions of Americans rely on for health care, education and social services — including school lunch programs and home heating and energy assistance.

Syracuse Auditor Alexander Marion joined Capital Tonight’s Susan Arbetter to discuss how the freeze will impact some of the poorest people in the city.