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Trump Administration Expands Foreign Aid Restrictions on Inclusion Groups

1/25/2026

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The Trump administration expanded foreign aid restrictions to include organizations promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity, per a State Department spokesperson.
The change affects more than $30 billion in foreign aid and builds on the Mexico City policy, which previously limited aid to groups providing abortion-related services.
Final rules will be published soon, coinciding with the March for Life in Washington, D.C.

History

Historical Context

The Mexico City Policy, enacted in 1984 under President Reagan, restricted U.S. foreign aid to organizations providing abortion services, affecting over $30 billion in aid. This policy reflected conservative values on reproductive rights. The Trump administration later expanded these restrictions, highlighting ongoing cultural conflicts in U.S. foreign policy and their significant impact on global health and social issues.

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Story summary

The Trump administration expanded foreign aid restrictions to include organizations promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity, per a State Department spokesperson.
The change affects more than $30 billion in foreign aid and builds on the Mexico City policy, which previously limited aid to groups providing abortion-related services.
Final rules will be published soon, coinciding with the March for Life in Washington, D.C.

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