Trump Makes GOP-Dem Divide Greater
President Donald Trump has taken another bold step to protect American taxpayers by canceling $5 billion in foreign aid that Democrats and globalist bureaucrats wanted to funnel overseas. Using a rarely used budget tool called a “pocket rescission,” Trump pulled back billions that Congress had already set aside for international projects, many of which do nothing to benefit hardworking Americans.
This decisive action underscores Trump’s America First agenda, putting U.S. citizens ahead of wasteful foreign programs that send billions abroad while seniors, veterans, and middle-class families continue to shoulder the burden at home.
What Trump Cut: Billions for the U.N. and Global Programs
The Trump Administration targeted several massive spending items:
- $3.2 billion for USAID foreign development programs.
- $393 million for United Nations “peacekeeping” operations.
- $521 million for U.N. and international organizations that often push anti-American policies.
The White House called these programs “woke, weaponized, and wasteful” — pointing to ridiculous examples such as climate “resilience” projects in Honduras and micro-insurance schemes for Colombian farmers.
Democrats Outraged as Conservatives Applaud Trump
Not surprisingly, Democrats exploded with anger. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) accused Trump of “rejecting bipartisanship,” while Appropriations Chair Susan Collins (R-ME) questioned whether the move bypassed Congress.
But conservatives were quick to celebrate. Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) praised Trump’s action, writing on X: “President Trump just scrapped $5 BILLION in foreign aid with a pocket rescission — the first in nearly 50 years. The President is putting AMERICA FIRST instead of sending your tax dollars overseas!!”
Grassroots conservatives echoed that sentiment, calling the move long overdue and exactly what Trump promised when he returned to the White House.
Why It Matters: Trump Protects Taxpayers from Washington Waste
This isn’t Trump’s first victory in the fight against runaway spending. In July, he successfully clawed back $9 billion in global aid and public broadcasting funds, with Republicans standing united against Democrat opposition.
Now, with the government funding deadline approaching September 30, Trump’s new push to cancel foreign aid is sending a strong message: the days of blank checks for globalist projects are over.
Critics warn the move could spark talk of a “government shutdown,” but the White House says it actually strengthens negotiations by proving Trump is serious about cutting waste while protecting American taxpayers.
The Bottom Line: America First, Not Global Handouts
President Trump has once again proven he is the only leader willing to stand up for taxpayers and put America before the United Nations, before climate schemes, and before global bureaucrats.
By canceling billions in foreign aid, Trump is protecting seniors, veterans, workers, and families here at home. His America First agenda is alive and well — and Democrats can’t stand it.
