Democratic senators expressed strong concerns in a letter to the Trump administration regarding the insufficient U.S. aid response to the recent earthquake in Myanmar. They highlighted that while the U.S. remains inactive, countries like China and Russia have dispatched rescue teams. The letter, organized by Senator Chris Coons, criticized the administration's cuts to foreign aid and diminishing role of the United States Agency for International Development. The senators propose granting waivers for sanctions on earthquake relief efforts to ensure humanitarian aid reaches affected regions, stressing the broader implications for U.S. credibility in global humanitarian responses.
Democratic senators criticized the Trump administration's inadequate response to the earthquake in Myanmar, pointing out that U.S. aid lacks compared to China's and Russia's efforts.
The letter emphasized the concern that America's diminished foreign aid response sends a negative signal about its reliability compared to adversaries.
Senator Chris Coons organized the letter highlighting that the administration's drastic cuts to foreign aid have detrimental effects on humanitarian crises.
The senators urged the U.S. government to grant sanctions waivers for earthquake relief supplies to Myanmar, reflecting a need for a more humane foreign policy.
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