The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump intends to shift $1.8 billion in foreign aid funding toward "America First" initiatives such as pursuing investments in Greenland and countering "Marxist, anti-American regimes" in Latin America, according to a document sent to the U.S. Congress.
"The national security interests of the United States require that the United States utilize these foreign assistance funds to meet new challenges in ways that make America safer, stronger, or more prosperous," according to the congressional notification document.
The administration's plan to shift the funding from programs previously authorized by Congress was first reported by The Washington Post. A U.S. State Department spokesperson said the department looked forward to working with Congress "on America First Foreign Assistance," saying such programs must align with administration policies.
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