Trump defies Democrats, diverts aid for Europe to Latin America instead

What the coverage shows

Both outlets center on Trump diverting aid away from Europe and toward Latin America, with The Washington Post and The Independent agreeing on the broad direction of the shift. The Washington Post specifically notes that the diverted funds include tens of millions Congress approved for countries affected by the war in Ukraine, while The Independent alone frames the recipient countries as authoritarian and says Trump has repeatedly used such funds to boost like-minded leaders.

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