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Todd Blanche’s record makes it clear that he cannot carry out those responsibilities independently of President Trump.

I’ve secured funding for IAIA’s academic programs, fought back against dangerous budget cuts from the Trump administration, and I’ll continue to be a strong advocate for this institution.

I will continue fighting for a final funding agreement that protects critical investments, holds the administration accountable, and delivers for New Mexicans.

Critically, it also prevents Trump from further politicizing and disrupting federal grants that communities across New Mexico rely on.