Bill Clinton’s Global Initiative Masks the Real Consequences of Aid Cuts on American Sovereignty

Former President Bill Clinton’s recent remarks at the annual Clinton Global Initiative reveal a troubling disconnect from the real challenges facing America today. He lamented the rise in domestic political violence and warned about cuts to foreign and domestic assistance programs, painting his conference as a vital bulwark against these developments. But has anyone stopped to ask: at what cost to American interests? Why Are We Shouldering The World’s Burdens? Clinton portrayed reductions in foreign aid—especially during the Trump administration—as virtually catastrophic, citing millions of potential new HIV cases and deaths in Africa. The conference heralded an expensive agreement to...