Trump seeks to scrap $5 billion in foreign aid

US President Donald Trump is seeking to claw back $5 billion in congressionally-approved funding for foreign aid programmes – a move that is likely to spur backlash from Democrats and increase the likelihood of a government shutdown. 

Aug 30, 2025 - 09:01
Trump seeks to scrap $5 billion in foreign aid
US President Donald Trump is seeking to claw back $5 billion in congressionally-approved funding for foreign aid programmes – a move that is likely to spur backlash from Democrats and increase the likelihood of a government shutdown.