US EditionTrump administration wants to halve State Dept budget, slash foreign aid 75%
- The Trump administration proposed cutting the State Department budget by nearly 50% in a plan revealed in early May 2025, primarily in Washington and overseas missions.
- The budget cut proposal, initiated by the federal agency responsible for overseeing government expenditures, aligns with previous efforts that encountered strong opposition from lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
- Key details include closing at least 27 diplomatic missions, slashing foreign aid from $52 billion by half, eliminating funding for the UN, NATO, and global health programs except limited cases.
- OMB spokesperson Alexandra McCandless stated, "no final funding decisions have been made," while Senator Jeanne Shaheen warned, "America First becomes America Alone" risking economy and security.
- The proposal is preliminary, faces strong opposition from the State Department and Congress, and must undergo several review rounds before lawmakers vote on the federal budget later in 2025.
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Trump administration proposes drastic cuts to State Department, axing funds to UN and NATO – NaturalNews.com
The Trump administration has proposed a 50% cut to the State Department’s budget, including the elimination of funding for the United Nations and NATO. The budget proposal also calls for significant reductions in foreign assistance, global health funding and diplomatic staffing. The cuts come as the administration seeks to increase the Pentagon’s budget to $1 […]
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