Why the suspension of US foreign aid might have life threatening consequences | DW News

[@crashtrout]

How does it make sense for 1 country to be responsible for more than 40% of world aid? All while its share of world gdp is around 29%

[@crashtrout]

For a country everyone criticizes so much they sure like their money

[@darylwilliams7883]

It's called maintaining your empire. What, did you think you only do it with armies? :)

[@IvanChernobyl]

As someone who’s lived in Europe our three day work week may have to stop if we can’t get the Americans to pay for more. Perhaps Americans should go to a six day work week to help us out in Europe.

[@richardlellip.e.m.b.a.7969]

That's why Trump got of the Paris Climate Accords (while India & China build 2 Coal-Fired Plants a week), WHO, and probably will get out of the Nato freeloaders, and IMF.

[@nick0taylor]

@@IvanChernobyllol sure you're from europe. Not a single European country has a 3 day work week. None even have widespread adoption of the 4 day workweek, so please do tell me where do you live again? Because I'd love to move to that imaginary country.

[@summer031977]

America has helped other countries for 80 years. Some of these countries take our aid for granted. Let China and the EU step in.

[@willemnaude1301]

Agree 100%

[@willemnaude1301]

Or just the African countries sort themselves out...

[@richardlellip.e.m.b.a.7969]

Amen -- enjoy Trump -- over a hundred years if you count WWI that bailed out Europe that is no longer an Asset, but a Liability.

[@graveperil2169]

@@willemnaude1301 when you get the aid why bother

[@molkakaminski]

in the EU we invite them to mount our women we dont have any more cash😂

[@vanessali1365]

When I'm not getting 'thanks', I would stop too.

[@singularitystudios4502]

People do say thanks u just don’t ever realise or ever bother looking

[@commonsense6611]

My question is why the US has to always be the biggest doner??? It is time for the EU and others to step up, and pay their fair share of World care, beginning with NATO. Safety and security first, and then charity. However, the charity of US tax payers needs to go to US citizens, the homeless, the poor, and the disabled first. In other words, one has to take good care of themselves first, before they can take better care of #1, #2, etc. Additionally, who is paying America's 36+ TRILLION dollar national debt? MORE THAN JUST SAYING...

[@RiteMoEquations]

NATO is not a philanthropic organization. It's mostly a jobs program that benefits America. The only time Article 5 has been utilized was the group coming to aid America after 9/11.

[@lienhenderson56]

Despite no jobs and people can no longer afford to live, people will be lining up to live off the government. Acquiring $67k monthly is indeed a blessing.

[@gbrunal9662]

How please!? If it’s possible, I would appreciate if you show me how to go about it

[@lienhenderson56]

Well, I picked the challenge to put my finances in order. Then I invested in cryptocurrency, stocks, through the assistance of my discretionary fund manager, Amelia Naik.

[@drblanco27]

is this the same Amelia Naik? That helps me with 24k investment “wow" such a small world

[@amirmaner]

I know Amelia too, I came from owing bank loans to getting knocked out of my apartment, from almost losing my marriage to all of a sudden having returns of $125,000 every two months. I’ll forever give credits to her.

[@ronirioz]

Sounds interesting

[@johannes523]

I only heard about USAID today. Never in my life have I heard anyone praise the US for helping people like this. It seems that the world really does take the gold the US has done for granted.

[@ТимурКиреев-й9э]

Support nazy is gold for you?

[@nuqwestr]

@@ТимурКиреев-й9э USAID does not fund Israel. USAID gives $1BN a year to Jordan, not Israel.

[@B-user2099m]

Trump is right on this one

[@RiteMoEquations]

If he were "right," he'd use Congress for this. They've already appropriated funds to pay foreign aid. The last time he tried to cut aid (to Ukraine), he got impeached.

[@hermangoosen7756]

Stop blaming handouts for humanitarian problems. Blame corrupt and incompetent governments who pass the buck of caring for their own people to foreigners since they are too busy stealing the tax money suppose to be used to look after their own people

[@InGODweTrust007]

So cringe. When activists dont know how to earn money and cry for charity in order go pay them selves.

[@rickh2498]

We could put that money to use in North Carolina. Those Americans need the help

[@RAWPnS]

We don't owe anyone anything 🇺🇸we have to get our own house in order

[@singularitystudios4502]

But aren’t all people the same

[@dinnerwaltz]

Elon and Trump are right about this one, Why must America help other countries?

[@kenkubesh3516]

Friends help. Why did the US join ww2.

[@nice2meetu4038]

Because first world countries are partly responsible for the life situation in African Countries - Exploitation of the people for their resources and so much more.

[@jasperkalu4578]

@@kenkubesh3516should be mutual

[@willemnaude1301]

US only joined when Japan attacked at Pearl Harbour..if not for that, USA would not have joined the fight directly!

[@darylwilliams7883]

Because if they don't China will. Are you ready to hand the planet over to China, you fool?

[@PeacefulAlways-h2r]

*wisest, most powerful words* : "I saw some people the other day crying that Trump has removed (USAID) funding. It is not your government, nor your country, why are you crying? He has no reason to give you anything, you don't pay taxes in America This is a wake-up call for you to know what you'll do to support yourselves. Let's work together to bring an end to that." - Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, to his people

[@nice2meetu4038]

Congratulations for saying this, yet this doesn't help people who live in those countries. Enjoy your life in America while millions of people die because of your incompetent president.

[@richardlellip.e.m.b.a.7969]

Whatever -- America can't be responsible for other countries stupidity -- enjoy Trump

[@soreal091987]

Do they pay taxes in the U.S? NO, they don't. Aid can't last forever, fix your own problems.

[@maggiebayka]

194 other countries, just saying

[@Jormunguandr]

Why is the US the only one big provider. Single point of failure. Why can't EU step up?

[@ТимурКиреев-й9э]

Usaid is transporter of war and corruption. Thanks trump for stop support Ukraine nazy

[@ConradPrzytula-lw7bm]

Is it the U.S. responsibility to provide aid indefinitely? They’ve been sending aid for over 80yrs, they’ve also been protecting maritime sea lanes free of charge for the same time so that countries all over the world can trade globally. Yet there’s nothing but resentment for the U.S.A.

[@EricEs-f6o]

Good. No more freebies.

[@AlbertBormant]

The United State's generosity has been taken for granted

[@ALF-n6r]

GENEROSITY🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@link10909]

I look forward to the Europeans stepping up and funding all these super important things that any sane country would be happy to fund... Feel free to volunteer.

[@cristyhamm7564]

We are doing this all the while we have a severe homeless crisis especially made up of our war veterans!!! Make it make sense!

[@johnrob3215]

I’m German taxpayers will be more than willing to make up the short fall

[@jasperkalu4578]

Trump’s ridiculous policies? What an utter entitlement…

[@CharlesHallESP]

People will die as a result of Trump's lack of empathy

[@donadoni1702]

@@CharlesHallESP so what !?? Why u blame trump !??? Blame your own country thats not america responsibilty...it's your own country responsibilty !!!

[@hogdog2013]

We don't care We are 37 trillion in debt We are not the world's bank You don't pay tax in the United States you shouldn't have a right to our tax money Get the money from your own government

[@RiteMoEquations]

The whole world is in debt. The US debt isn't from foreign aid. Medicare/medicaid, social security, disability, interest on national debt, earned income credit, the Pentagon, and the refusal to implement austerity (increase taxes and cut spending) is driving the increase in national debt.

[@christtian1897]

My question is, in all these years of support to these countries in need, how has all this support helped them to develop and make them grow out of their very deep misery? After all that investment, are those people in a better state? Are they all living better lives? What has all this investment done to better the lives of all those people in need? I´m very sure that the people involved in "helping" them were living very comfortably while getting a hefty monthly payment for their so called "labor". Personally I find it extremely hypocritical.

[@benjaminpranadinata1956]

After American first .. Now European say European first also....

[@craigzinkta3988]

If EU is so offended and their poor little feelings are hurt, THEY can pay with EUaid - which currently doesnt exist

[@ESF-EF]

Why those people keep making kids?

[@pos3334]

Tell the other worthy nations to pick up were we left.simple as that..

[@graveperil2169]

maybe it would not hurt if people said thank you every now and then this aid is not free its paid for by the US tax payer

[@kobra6335]

For every dollar spent, less than half goes towards the recipient. Let that sink in.

[@vladamirkb1]

Socializing the planet with the American peoples money.

[@aaronhelvig9444]

Maybe certain places around the world shouldn’t have as many people living there 😮

[@ericgyamfi]

American first 🥇

[@warrpedd]

Why do governments exist if not to help their own people?

[@JugglinJellyTake01]

Those countries denied aid should now refuse purchase orders through tax havens. In fact, they should do that anyway.

[@SuperChansy]

Yes time for a RESET concerning Aid overseas. Perhaps cleaning house is needed before more $$$ flow out again

[@TruckChi]

Why does Europe like to blame USA. Why is USA paying more then 40%… Europe should pay more if they think it’s needed.

[@wr3015]

If you want to understand how and why US Aid is being restructured than watch Marco Rubio lastest interview about US Aid. Rubio has stated US Aid acts without US government oversight. And he also states the US will continue to provide Aid though it may not be through USAid.

[@nice2meetu4038]

At least something...

[@sheilaguo4473]

Only 5 percent spend on humanities..😢

[@sopek1427]

2:20 this is why its shutting down

[@fabianabongo6284]

There is always tons of money for war but not money for life...but it's American money, American priorities.

[@mmoore974]

Except food aid and several other emergency aids have been given a waiver and are still being administered. Just saying....

[@link10909]

What??! You want the truth? They don't do that here...

[@mattermax]

we want to know where that money is going

[@Achilles-n4o]

fertilizer for opium , humanitarian aid. weapons are humanitarian aid. That's right, Trump, close the office.

[@thetoolrule]

Take it out of the 101 BILLION DOLLARS you already misplaced.

[@blackhawk4178]

2:19 at least it's not all bad 🎉

[@aaronhelvig9444]

Just reducing the human impact of climate change 😁

[@pragueexpat5106]

I thought China and Russia were Africa's best friends now, perhaps they can fill in..

[@molkakaminski]

US taxes for Americans

[@petergreenwood7731]

Only half the story about the usaid MrT must tell/reveal the other part Buckle up - the truth is coming

[@jerry0947]

1% is used for saving life.

[@sopek1427]

Germany can take over GermanAid then

[@kory2578]

Olaf Warmonger

[@pos3334]

Is US the only country in the world lol

[@nuqwestr]

"Live" is a typo, assume you mean "Life".

[@obinnayoung]

America has shrunk on the global stage. It's no more a powerhouse 😅

[@richardlellip.e.m.b.a.7969]

Explain why America commands over 50% of the World's Capital Investments that drive GDP, Productivity, & Wage Growth? For example, Trump secured over $1 Trillion in Capital Investments before day 1 in office -- Clown

[@michaellord569]

We need our tax money to take care of our people and our country!

[@ABA-xs4um]

It's about time Europe lift their game!

[@AMH0525]

Shut that thing down.

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