Posted on 01/21/2025 5:54:43 AM PST by hardspunned
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily suspending all U.S. foreign assistance programs for 90 days pending reviews to determine whether they are aligned with his policy goals.
It was not immediately clear how much assistance would initially be affected by the Monday order as funding for many programs has already been appropriated by Congress and is obligated to be spent, if not already spent.
The order, among many Trump signed on his first day back in office, said the “foreign aid industry and bureaucracy are not aligned with American interests and in many cases antithetical to American values” and “serve to destabilize world peace by promoting ideas in foreign countries that are directly inverse to harmonious and stable relations internal to and among countries.”
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This foreign assistance should go to the U.S. Their entire populations are living here illegally, Use the foreign aid money to give them their welcome baskets.
Beautiful! Those countries who don’t support our policies can do without our tax dollars. In fact, if I were Trump, I’d ask Biden to return his Ukrainian kickbacks to the US Treasury.
Dang. I haven’t heard that one in years.
At the VERY LEAST Trump will demand accountability for the money going to Ukraine - as in AUDITS. And then it will be fun to watch the Zeepers trying to defend Ukraine.
Much foreign ‘aid’ is thanks for buying an American politician’s so-called speech for $10,000 A MINUTE. Isn’t that what Hillary used to charge?
Trump to Zelensky: if you want any more assistance, please provide the banks and account numbers where Biden’s kickbacks were deposited.
good start.
Much foreign ‘aid’ is thanks for buying an American politician’s so-called speech for $10,000 A MINUTE. Isn’t that what Hillary used to charge?
And if that corruptions isn’t enough, how about the ‘we’ll buy a million of your books’ AND pay the Publisher NOT to print them so they don’t show up on the secondary markets? Wouldn’t want someone asking questions, right?
LOL! Yup!
Foolish thought
Z considers himself that Ant, and Sleepy Joe used to be his Rubbertree plant.
No money to the Taliban
In aid to Sub-Saharan Africa, Ethiopia received the highest amount of net official development assistance (ODA) from official donors in 2022, reaching roughly five billion U.S. dollars.
Nigeria was the second largest recipient, followed by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Jan 22, 2024
In Fiscal Year 2024, the United States provided almost $6.6 billion in humanitarian assistance to sub-Saharan Africa.
The US is the largest humanitarian donor to the region.
The US provides aid to sub-Saharan Africa for humanitarian, economic, and national security reasons.
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) works with partners to improve health services, support democracy, and help start businesses.
The US Department of State provides development assistance to address national security concerns, such as counter-terrorism and peacekeeping.
The US has provided aid to the region in response to emergencies, such as the Horn of Africa drought in 2011.
The US also provides aid to sub-Saharan Africa for other purposes, including:
Trade: The Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the Africa Continental Free Trade Area provide trade incentives to buyers and sellers.
Energy: The Power Africa initiative works to increase access to electricity and develop clean and renewable energy projects.
Access to clean energy: The US has provided awards to improve access to clean and reliable energy.
The United States is Ghana’s largest donor. In the past year, bilateral support from USAID totaled over $150 million dedicated to supporting health, economic growth and agriculture, education, governance, and more. Nov 14, 2024
U.S. Embassy in Ghana (.gov)
https://gh.usembassy.gov › News & Events
Just common sense. Wonders what was the criteria previously.
End every USAID initiative of Samantha Power, the coup-plotting Marxist from Ireland.
What a great idea!!
No more millions to Pakistan, to teach them how to square dance.
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