Trump Administration Diverts Human Rights Funds to Far-Right Groups

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The Trump administration obligated $176.9 million of the Human Rights and Democracy Fund to far-right causes, overriding congressional holds and sparking bipartisan criticism

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The Trump administration obligated $176.9 million of the Human Rights and Democracy Fund to far-right causes, overriding congressional holds and sparking bipartisan criticism

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Oct 2, 2026 • 10:50 PM

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Trump Administration Diverts Human Rights Funds to Far-Right Groups

The Trump administration obligated $176.9 million of the Human Rights and Democracy Fund to far-right causes, overriding congressional holds and sparking bipartisan criticism

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https://theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/30/trump-state-department-human-rights-fund

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https://sona.co.za/2026/09/30/trump-administration-diverts-human-rights-funds-to-push-far-right-agenda-abroad

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The Trump administration obligated $176.9 million of the Human Rights and Democracy Fund to far-right causes, overriding congressional holds and sparking bipartisan criticism