In January, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 21, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which included over $35 billion in foreign aid.
Funds are allocated to fight illegal immigration, terrorism, and sex and drug trafficking; secure borders; assist refugees; fund peace-keeping, disaster assistance and global security efforts; finance militaries; rebuild nations; and protect internet freedom. Not for the U.S., but for other countries.
Most of this funding was started under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Congress has come up with money for border security for previous presidents, but this Democratic Congress can’t find $5 billion for the wall for President Trump.
John A. Lerch
Tarentum