Reevaluating And Realigning United States Foreign Aid

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to reassess and realign U.S. foreign aid to ensure it aligns with his administration's foreign policy objectives. This order mandates a 90-day pause on new foreign development assistance obligations while programs are reviewed for efficiency and policy consistency, potentially altering or discontinuing aid that doesn't meet these criteria. The move could significantly impact international relations and aid recipients, while also sparking legal and political debates over the balance of power in foreign policy decision-making.