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

By Thomson Reuters Jul 18, 2026 | 1:25 PM

July 18 (Reuters) – 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.

(Reporting by Anusha Shah in Bengaluru; Editing by Andrea ​Ricci)