Munia khatun

Redefining America’s Interests? Trump’s FY2026 Budget Proposes Sweeping Cuts to US Foreign Aid

In a move that signals a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy priorities, former President Donald Trump’s proposed FY2026 federal budget outlines sweeping cuts to U.S. foreign aid. The budget, which slashes billions of dollars in assistance to countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, is being framed by Trump and his allies as a necessary realignment of American interests, emphasizing a so-called “America First” doctrine that prioritizes domestic spending over international engagement.