US taxpayer money funds European thinktanks promoting Trumpism

In recent months, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has redirected significant taxpayer funds to European thinktanks, which are associated with promoting a global agenda aligned with Trumpism. This initiative is framed as part of the Trump administration's 'America first' policy, which ostensibly prioritizes domestic needs. However, critics argue that this funding is being used to support multimillionaire-led organizations that aim to spread right-wing ideologies rather than addressing pressing issues within the United States, such as underfunded public schools. The US embassy in London has also been involved, offering grants for programs that encourage a 'national conversation' about shared values between the UK and the US, which some view as an attempt to influence UK narratives in favor of Trump’s agenda. This trend reflects a broader strategy of transnationalizing the hard right, as evidenced by events like the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) expanding its focus internationally, including a recent conference in Poland. The average American voter, particularly those who supported Trump, may be largely unaware of these developments, focusing instead on immediate economic concerns like rising costs of living. The disconnect between the administration's international ambitions and the domestic priorities of its supporters raises questions about the effectiveness and implications of such funding initiatives.