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Trump defies Democrats, diverts aid for Europe to Latin America instead

Washington Post Politics·October 1, 2026·1 min read

President Trump has defied Democrats by diverting aid originally approved by Congress for Europe, including tens of millions of dollars designated for countries affected by the war in Ukraine, and redirecting those funds to Latin America instead. The move escalates a funding dispute with lawmakers and raises questions about the administration's foreign policy priorities.

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