Trump Suspends U.S. Foreign Aid for 90 Days to Review Policy Alignment

Jan 21, 2025, 05:26 AM

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order temporarily suspending all U.S. foreign assistance programs for 90 days. The order mandates a review to assess the alignment of these programs with his administration's foreign policy objectives. The pause affects new obligations and disbursements of development assistance funds to foreign countries, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and contractors. Trump's order states that the foreign aid industry and bureaucracy are not aligned with American interests and values, and it aims to ensure that no further assistance is disbursed in a manner inconsistent with U.S. foreign policy.