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Rand Paul Blocks U.N. Aid, Redirects $75 Million

7/25/2025

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Sen. Rand Paul (R., Ky.) has taken a bold stand against Mike Waltz's nomination as U.S. ambassador to the U.N., triggering a $75 million freeze on U.N. aid. This contentious vote has redirected funds, allocating $50 million to Haiti and $25 million to Nigeria, showcasing Paul's ongoing resistance to Trump's foreign policy.

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Sen. Rand Paul (R., Ky.) has taken a bold stand against Mike Waltz's nomination as U.S. ambassador to the U.N., triggering a $75 million freeze on U.N. aid. This contentious vote has redirected funds, allocating $50 million to Haiti and $25 million to Nigeria, showcasing Paul's ongoing resistance to Trump's foreign policy.