The Trump administration has announced $1.8 billion in new funding for the United Nations' global humanitarian relief efforts. The State Department's top aid official stated on Thursday that these funds would be used in line with the administration's foreign policy interests.
This pledge for the humanitarian arm of the United Nations comes in addition to $2 billion announced in December. However, the current funding falls short of previous commitments made by the United States.
While the administration suggested that more funds could be on the way, the White House continues to withhold money to pressure the global organization regarding its priorities.