Foreign Policy

U.S. Aid Cuts in Lesotho Expose the Dangers of Globalist Dependency

By National Security Desk | October 16, 2025

The Biden administration’s continuation of Trump-era aid freezes has left Lesotho’s HIV programs in disarray, risking millions of lives and revealing the perils of relying on foreign aid instead of national sovereignty.

In the mountainous kingdom of Lesotho, a health crisis is unfolding—one that underscores a painful lesson for America and the world. Once supported by nearly $1 billion in U.S. foreign aid designed to combat the nation’s devastating HIV epidemic, recent aid cuts have plunged Lesotho’s hard-fought progress into jeopardy. This unraveling is not merely a humanitarian tragedy; it serves as a stark warning about the risks of globalist dependency and the imperative of national sovereignty. Who Pays the Price When Foreign Aid Is Cut? Lesotho has battled the world’s second-highest HIV infection rate for years. Thanks to sustained U.S. funding...

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