President Trump has received a ruling from a U.S. appeals court allowing him to slash congressionally approved foreign aid. This ruling overturned a previous injunction mandating the resumption of payments totaling approximately $10 billion for USAID and HIV programs. The court's majority opinion did not assess the legality of Trump's actions but focused on the plaintiffs' lack of standing for a court injunction. Dissenting Judge Florence Pan argued against Trump's actions as a violation of the separation of powers, asserting that it undermines the checks and balances essential to governance.
The appeals court ruled that President Trump can proceed with efforts to slash foreign aid payments, despite such funds being designated by Congress.
The majority opinion did not weigh whether Trump could nix congressionally approved funds, deciding the case based on the plaintiffs' legal standing.
Circuit Judge Karen Henderson stated that the plaintiffs, including the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition, lack a cause of action to press their claims.
Judge Florence Pan dissented, arguing that Trump should not be allowed to violate the separation of powers by cutting the aid.
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