House Republicans are backing former President Donald Trump’s approach to foreign aid, advocating for stricter oversight and more efficient allocation of funds.
A memo obtained by Fox News urges GOP lawmakers to push for reforms, criticizing the Biden administration’s spending as excessive. It cites examples such as funding a “transgender opera in Colombia,” arguing that such projects divert resources from their intended purpose.
The memo proposes freezing foreign aid to evaluate existing programs and ensure funds are used effectively. It also highlights Trump’s past foreign aid freeze, which was seen as enhancing accountability and aligning aid with U.S. interests.
While Republicans frame this as a necessary reform, critics may see it as a political strategy to undermine the Biden administration. This push for foreign aid restructuring aligns with the GOP’s broader emphasis on fiscal conservatism and reducing government expenditures.