Trump Cuts U.S. Foreign Aid for Global AIDS Programs

Donald Trump drastically reduced United States foreign aid for combating AIDS following his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The funding cuts have caused significant disruption in poor countries, where the reduced resources led to the closure of clinics, the collapse of drug-supply chains, and a lack of support for patient groups.

This shift creates a critical gap in global health infrastructure because the United States had become the primary benefactor for the epidemic. The American share of foreign aid for the crisis grew from 58% in 2011 to 81% by early 2025, leaving the global AIDS establishment heavily dependent on U.S. funding.