President Donald Trump’s administration unveiled a sweeping budget proposal on July 16 that slashes $9.4 billion in foreign aid and eliminates funding for public broadcasting, including NPR and PBS. The move is framed as a recalibration of national priorities, emphasizing fiscal discipline and rejecting globalist spending patterns.
- The budget redirects funds toward border security, veterans’ services, and domestic infrastructure.
- Trump stated, “We’re done funding propaganda abroad while our own people struggle.”
- Critics argue the cuts undermine soft power and global influence, but supporters see it as a long-overdue assertion of sovereignty.
- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting faces total defunding, with conservative lawmakers citing bias and lack of accountability.
- Foreign aid reductions target programs in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, with exceptions for strategic allies like Israel and Taiwan.
This budget signals a shift toward America-first governance, prioritizing domestic resilience over international entanglements.
