By Tgnews
In a shocking move, the Trump administration has suspended funding to the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a US-funded organization that has been accused of meddling in elections and promoting regime change around the world under the guise of “promoting democracy”.
According to reports, an order from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to the US Treasury Department has blocked the disbursement of funds to the NED, effectively crippling the organization’s activities. The move has sent shockwaves through the organization, with one NED staffer describing the situation as “a bloodbath”.
“We have not been able to meet payroll and pay basic overhead expenses,” the staffer told The Free Press. The funding freeze has brought the organization’s operations to a grinding halt, leaving many of its employees uncertain about their future.
We have not been able to meet payroll and pay basic overhead expenses
The NED has been a controversial organization for many years, with critics accusing it of interfering in the internal affairs of other countries and promoting regime change in nations that are deemed unfriendly to US interests. The organization has been involved in numerous high-profile interventions, including the overthrow of democratically-elected governments in countries such as Venezuela and Ukraine.
The Trump administration’s decision to freeze funding to the NED is seen as a significant shift in US foreign policy, with many interpreting it as a move to reduce US involvement in foreign interventions and promote a more isolationist approach to international relations.
While the move has been welcomed by some as a step towards reducing US meddling in foreign affairs, others have expressed concern that it could have unintended consequences, including the erosion of democratic institutions and the empowerment of authoritarian regimes.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the funding freeze will impact the NED’s operations and the broader landscape of US foreign policy. One thing is certain, however: the Trump administration’s decision to suspend funding to the NED marks a significant turning point in the organization’s history and raises important questions about the role of the US in promoting democracy and stability around the world.
