Paul has long complained that foreign aid often does not reach those it is intended for. He says that in many cases it is given by the US to buy political favors and does not reach those in need.
“Americans don’t want their government to borrow more money to spend on foreign aid,” Paul asserted. He argued that foreign aid diverts resources from the U.S. middle and lower classes to wealthy entities abroad, with intermediaries profiting along the way.
Paul deemed the practice not only economically harmful but also morally questionable and unconstitutional.
Paul also said that “Foreign aid is taking money from the poor people of a rich country and giving it to the rich people of a poor country.”
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Budget Challenges for DOGE
While DOGE aims for massive federal budget cuts, Biden administration experts predict an annual savings of only $50–100 billion will far short of the department’s $2 trillion target.
Meanwhile, the federal deficit is projected to reach $1.7 trillion in 2024, further amplifying fiscal concerns.
