Fact Check: Did U.S. foreign aid fall to its lowest inflation-adjusted level in more than two decades in fiscal 2025?

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Claim: U.S. foreign aid fell to its lowest inflation-adjusted level in more than two decades in fiscal 2025.


Rating: TRUE


Explanation: Federal agencies disbursed $47.3 billion in foreign aid during fiscal 2025, approximately $26 billion less than in fiscal 2024. After adjusting for inflation, this was the lowest annual amount since fiscal 2004.


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Date: 07/29/2026


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Last Updated on July 29, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check