Trump administration to fund Maga-aligned projects in Europe as he reorders US aid

The proposed grants include $2 million to “counter censorship” stemming from EU regulations, including the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act, the report said, citing a copy of a notice the State Department sent to lawmakers.

By Reuters July 19, 2026, 10:02:04 AM IST (Published)

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Trump administration to fund Maga-aligned projects in Europe as he reorders US aid
The Trump administration is preparing to unveil a series of grants in Europe and beyond to support Maga-aligned initiatives in pursuance of a dramatic overhaul of U.S. foreign aid priorities, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.

The proposed grants include $2 million to “counter censorship” stemming from EU regulations, including the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act, the report said, citing a copy of a notice the State Department sent to lawmakers.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.