After major backlash, Trump’s radical plan to freeze government spending is on hold. Now, it’s all very confusing and somewhat opaque — which, under Trump, is by design — but here’s what appears to have happened: We often forget that Trump has frequently been cowed by public opinion when it turns against him.

Anyone who thinks that we’re out of the woods is not paying attention,” said Rep. Jared Huffman Thursday, warning that threat of federal financing remains despite withdrawal of the budget office memo announcing a broad funding freeze.