How US aid spending changed over time — from Obama to Trump to Biden

The development community is bracing itself for another Trump presidency, with many already preparing for drastic changes in policies and priorities that could undo advancements in key areas, such as climate change and reproductive health.

But what exactly will change?

One possible indicator is the last Trump administration. Although this time around, Trump looks likely to have more of a free hand, we can still draw conclusions from what happened before. Which sectors were prioritized? Which saw their budgets slashed? And how does it compare with other U.S. administrations?

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