8 August 2026
What Is the Trump Administration Doing With Foreign Aid Money?
In a 2025 meeting, U. S. President Donald Trump held up a printed article from American Thinker while accusing South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa of state-sanctioned violence against white farmers in South Africa. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Since he returned to office, President Donald Trump’s administration has upended foreign aid. It’s labeled well-established, long-running programs as “ not aligned with American interests ” and slashed their budgets.
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