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>Enduring misconceptions about the magnitude of U.S. foreign aid also undercut domestic support. Polls have repeatedly shown that the public estimates 25% of the fed budget goes to foreign aid and would prefer this to be 10%. The actual figure is below 1%.

carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
Trump’s Move to Gut USAID Reveals the Crux of His Foreign Policy
Americans themselves will reap the damage from these reckless decisions.
carnegieendowment.org
February 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM