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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: Military and security aid made up its smallest share of U.S. foreign assistance since fiscal 2001.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: U.S. military and security aid declined from $18.2 billion in fiscal 2024 to $7.3 billion in fiscal 2025. It accounted for 15.5% of total U.S. foreign assistance, its smallest share since fiscal 2001.
Date: 07/28/2026
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Last Updated on July 28, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check