In a pointed address, former Prime Minister John Major criticized the current cuts to overseas aid, calling them callous and shortsighted. He argued that leaders who prioritize national self-interest, like Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, negatively impact global stability. Major highlighted the consequences of reduced foreign aid on the most vulnerable populations and noted the enduring humanitarian crises that result. He also expressed dismay over the US's treatment of Ukraine and its reliance on defunct strategies, warning that these decisions could lead to a greater demand for migration to wealthier nations.
Major stated that America's current approach under Trump is not the democracy he knows, expressing concern for the implications on global stability and relationships.
In his speech, Major labeled the cuts to foreign aid as shortsighted and callous, emphasizing the tragedy it brings to the world's most vulnerable populations.
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