Top Trump figures push to direct human rights funding to rightwing causes

The Trump administration is attempting to redirect a significant portion of the US state department's human rights funding to support right-wing causes. This includes a $40 million grant for an anti-communism fund, as well as support for groups advancing white Afrikaner rights in South Africa and a campaign against Brazil's supreme court. The move has sparked criticism, as it redefines what qualifies as human rights and raises concerns about the politicization of aid.

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The US is redefining what qualifies as human rights, which could impact funding for various causes. This shift in definition may lead to a change in the allocation of resources for human rights initiatives.

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