US Officials Advocate for White South Africans and Right-Wing Causes in Europe
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- Trump administration officials bypassed normal bidding to fund groups aligned with conservative and anti-immigration causes in Europe and white South African advocates.
- Proposed grants include a $5 million no-bid grant to the Free Speech Union and a $40 million grant to the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation.
- The shift marks a departure from traditional human rights aid, drawing criticism from lawmakers and experts for politicizing foreign assistance.
- Samuel Samson, a deputy assistant secretary, is a key figure in directing grants to far-right groups, raising concerns over conflicts of interest.
- The State Department's human rights bureau faces budget cuts and ideological changes, with funding redirected from marginalized groups.