Sep 17, 2025
Ruti Teitel
Since its founding, America has been a consistent supporter of post-conflict justice, which was a powerful tool in the diplomatic arsenal of presidents of all political stripes. Donald Trump’s disdain for international justice thus represents a historical rupture – and a potentially serious threat to peace.
NEW YORK – Since returning to the White House, US President Donald Trump has set his sights on slashing foreign aid. His administration has dismantled the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), cutting the number of programs from more than 6,000 to fewer than 900. In late August, Trump renewed his assault on foreign assistance, announcing the cancellation of $4.9 billion in congressionally approved aid through a seldom-used mechanism that the Government Accountability Office deemed illegal in 2018.
