President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to scrap approximately $4.9 billion in previously approved foreign aid using a little-known maneuver called “pocket rescission,” a move that has drawn praise from his “America First” supporters.
Trump to cancel nearly $5B in foreign aid through rarely used ‘Pocket rescission’
Blake Wolf
Aug 29, 2025 | 1:40 PM
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