On June 3, 2025, the Trump White House formally requested Congress to rescind over $9 billion in approved spending, targeting foreign aid programs and funding for public broadcasting. This first rescission request from OMB Director Russell Vought focuses on programs deemed contrary to American interests, including contributions to the UN and health initiatives. Critics, including Oxfam's Abby Maxman, stress that this move threatens vital support for communities in need, exacerbating healthcare, nutrition, and water crises caused by previous budget changes.
The clawback would eliminate programs that are antithetical to American interests, such as funding the World Health Organization, LGBTQI+ activities, and radical Green New Deal-type policies.
This attempt to claw back billions of dollars of federal funding is yet another deadly setback for communities now left without food, clean water, healthcare.
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