Donald Trump to Stop Foreign Aid in Order to Protect America's Interests as President Kicks off Second Term with Flurry of Executive Orders
Trump has already started his second term with controversy.
Jan. 20 2025, Published 1:02 p.m. ET
Donald Trump wants America to stop spending and he wants it right now.
The 47th president kicked off his second term with a batch of executive orders, with some leading to plenty of backlash, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Trump is putting an end to foreign aid.
On Monday, Trump is expected to sign an executive order stopping all new foreign aid unless it aligns with America's strategic goals, according to two incoming senior White House officials.
The decision is to prevent U.S. taxpayers' money of falling into the hands of others working against the country, however, the move is expected to bring an end to any new cash going from America to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
An incoming White House policy adviser said: "The United States and American citizens have been some of the most generous people in the entire world.
The 47th president is expected to sign a flurry of executive orders.
"But at this point, we have to understand that foreign policy is domestic policy, and if this is not aligned with our interests, then Uncle Sam should not be opening up his pocketbook any longer."
The 78-year-old has made it clear slashing the aid was in his plans, as he previously raged on Truth Social: "WE SHOULD NEVER GIVE MONEY ANYMORE WITHOUT THE HOPE OF A PAYBACK, OR WITHOUT 'STRINGS" ATTACHED.'
"THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SHOULD BE 'STUPID' NO LONGER!"
On Trump's inauguration day, which took place inside the Capitol Rotunda building after it was moved from Capitol Hill due to freezing temperatures, the former reality star rambled about numerous executive actions he will be taking, including declaring a national emergency at the border.
Trump also stated he would make it U.S. policy there are only two genders: "male and female," and he will also rescind the Green New Deal and the electric vehicle mandate.
"These are sexes that are not changeable, and they are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality," the official said.
The controversial politician also once again doubled-down on his promised to rename the Gulf of Mexico, the Gulf of America, as well as Mt. Denali in Alaska back to Mt. McKinley.
The 78-year-old's inauguration occurred indoors due to freezing temperatures.
During his speech, Trump also shouted "Drill, baby, drill," one of many common sayings the failed businessman uttered throughout his campaign. He is expected to declare a national energy emergency, focusing on coal.
The official explained: "That national energy emergency will unlock a variety of different authorities that will enable our nation to quickly build again, to produce coal and natural resources, to create jobs, to create prosperity and to strengthen our nation's national security."
Following his speech, many users took to X to react to some expected decisions.
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Users took to X to bash some of the actions Trump is expected to take.
"'Drill baby drill' as LA is ravaged by climate change fueled wildfires just after western North Carolina was decimated by a climate change fueled hurricane. Feeling great about the future of humanity," one person said referring to the horrific fires in California.
Another joked: "How will this lower our prices?"
A third person chimed in: "American democracy died today."
