In another bold executive action, President Donald Trump has authorized a broad freeze on $3 trillion in federal funds until his administration completes a full spending review. According to a two-page memo from Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget Matthew J.

Unclear if sweeping executive order will affect Medicaid and other federal assistance programs for older Americans.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Social Security, Medicare and food stamps would not be affected by the decision to freeze federal aid. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur reports on the Trump administration’s first White House press briefing and whether Medicaid could be among the programs affected.