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As Trump tries to slash US foreign aid, here are 3 common myths many Americans mistakenly believe about it

  • Written by Joannie Tremblay-Boire, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, University of Maryland
As Trump tries to slash US foreign aid, here are 3 common myths many Americans mistakenly believe about itU.S. lawmakers and employees and supporters of the U.S. Agency for International Development speak outside the agency's headquarters on Feb. 3, 2025.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

U.S. foreign aid is in disarray.

The Trump administration froze most aid disbursements on Jan. 20. According to billionaire Elon Musk, an adviser to President Donald Trump...

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