The redistribution of funds was executed in defiance of top Democrats on the House and Senate foreign affairs committees who had attempted to block the reprogramming. The Trump administration specifically targeted nations deemed Trump-friendly for the new allocations, effectively bypassing the objections of the lawmakers involved.
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Trump Diverts Tens of Millions in Military Aid from Europe to Latin America
US Politics19 days ago
Legislative holds by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Rep. Meeks were ignored by the White House to enable a shift in defense funding for partners of the president. The Trump administration stripped tens of millions of dollars in military assistance from allies in Europe and the Middle East, redirecting those funds to conservative-leaning governments in Latin America during the night of September 30.
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