Trump suspends $39M in aid for rights, democracy, and media initiatives in Myanmar

President Trump has halted more than $39.5 million earmarked for human rights, democracy, and media advancement in Myanmar, as stated in a report by Human Rights Myanmar (HRM).

On February 6, HRM announced that President Trump had halted $39,547,146 in USAID funding that was initially allocated for promoting human rights, democracy, and media initiatives in Myanmar.