Claims that the Trump administration has abruptly suspended all aid to India are misleading. Similar claims have circulated about Bangladesh. An internal memo reveals that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered a broad pause on nearly all foreign aid, except for Israel and Egypt. This suspension applies to all countries, not just India. Trump has called for a 90-day review to assess whether the suspension aligns with his foreign policy. In 2024, India received $141 million in aid, while Bangladesh received $448 million.
Sharing the statement about India on X (Formerly Twitter) propaganda account @SAnPerspective wrote, “The United States under the new Trump administration has suspended all @USAID projects in India effective immediately.”
Several other users, influencers and propagandists have also disseminated the claims. Their posts can be seen here, @ZulkarnainSaer, @JonFDanilowicz, @BDReborn2024, @Defres360.
Additionally, influencers and propagandists circulated similar claims about Bangladesh. Their posts can be seen here, @MrSinha_, @rishibagree, @SaffronSunanda, @TimesAlgebraIND, @AdityaRajKaul, @WIONews, @UtsavSanduja.
The truth behind the claims, Fact Check
As soon as the posts containing the USAID statements and claims came to our notice. Subsequently, we conducted research and analysis regarding the claims. We found that the US has temporarily suspended foreign aid for all countries except Israel and Egypt.
To verify the claims made by propagandists. We performed relevant keyword searches and found multiple reports regarding the USAID statements. According to reports (1, 2), the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has instructed a pause on nearly all foreign aid, with exceptions made only for Israel and Egypt. The suspension affects all countries, not just India. Donald Trump has called for a 90-day freeze on foreign aid to assess whether it aligns with his foreign policy priorities.
Additionally, during research, we found that In 2024, India received only $141 million, while Bangladesh was allocated $448 million.
Therefore, it is evident from verified sources that the US has suspended foreign aid for all countries except Israel and Egypt, not just India.
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ANALYSIS: Propaganda
FACT: Claims are circulating suggesting that the United States has abruptly suspended all aid projects to India under the new Trump administration. However, these claims are part of selective propaganda, focusing solely on India. (1/4) pic.twitter.com/7v1iZzuaZn
Intent
Propaganda accounts from different countries are circulating selective propaganda against each other to set their narrative.
Conclusion
Claim– The United States has suspended USAID in India.
Fact– The USA has temporarily suspended foreign aid for all countries except Israel and Egypt.
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