America First or Globalism First? UN funding cuts expose the cost of global dependence on U.S. taxpayers
By willowt // 2025-03-04
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  • The United Nations faces a financial crisis due to the U.S. decision to reduce its contributions, which historically accounted for 20% of the UN’s budget ($18 billion annually). This aligns with the Trump Administration's "America First" policy, leaving the UN scrambling to address the funding gap.
  • Critics argue that American taxpayers are funding UN programs that undermine U.S. sovereignty and values, such as mass migration initiatives and global social agendas. Examples include financial aid to migrants heading toward the U.S. and campaigns promoting policies at odds with American interests.
  • The UN’s reliance on U.S. contributions highlights the broader issue of globalism’s unsustainability without American support. Other nations are also reducing their contributions, suggesting they rely on U.S. aid to fund their own commitments to global organizations.
  • The funding cuts signal a shift away from the U.S. acting as the world’s financial backbone. Critics argue that the U.S. should prioritize direct support for humanitarian causes that align with American values, rather than funding the UN’s expansive and often controversial initiatives.
  • The crisis is seen as a reckoning for globalism, prompting calls for the UN to reassess its priorities and scale back its ambitions. The U.S. is no longer willing to subsidize programs that do not serve its interests, marking a shift toward reclaiming sovereignty and fiscal responsibility.
The United Nations is in crisis, and its Secretary-General, António Guterres, is sounding the alarm. But this isn’t a crisis born of natural disaster or geopolitical conflict—it’s a crisis of funding, and specifically, the result of the United States’ decision to cut its contributions to the globalist organization. For decades, the U.S. has been the financial backbone of the UN, contributing 20% of its annual budget—roughly $18 billion—and indirectly funding countless programs through other nations that rely on American aid. Now, as the Trump Administration slashes funding in line with its "America First" policy, the UN and its allies are scrambling to fill the void. The question every American should be asking is: Why has the U.S. become the world’s piggy bank? And more importantly, why should American taxpayers continue to fund an organization that often works against their interests?

The UN’s dependency on U.S. dollars

The UN’s reliance on U.S. funding is staggering. As Guterres himself admitted, “The generosity and compassion of the American people have not only saved lives, built peace, and improved the state of the world. They have contributed to the stability and prosperity that Americans depend on.” But this statement glosses over a critical truth: the UN has grown dependent on American dollars to prop up its sprawling bureaucracy and controversial initiatives. The U.S. isn’t just funding humanitarian aid or disaster relief—it’s bankrolling programs that undermine American sovereignty and values. From mass migration initiatives that exacerbate the crisis at the U.S. southern border to global campaigns promoting radical social agendas, the UN has consistently used American taxpayer dollars to advance goals that many Americans would oppose. For example, the UN has funneled millions into programs that provide financial assistance—including debit cards and cash vouchers—to migrants heading north, many of whom end up crossing into the U.S. illegally. This is not just a misuse of funds; it’s a direct affront to American sovereignty and security.

The real cost of globalism

The UN’s funding crisis reveals a deeper truth about globalism: it is unsustainable without American support. As Guterres noted, other nations are also cutting their contributions to the UN, coinciding with the U.S. reductions. This suggests that many countries rely on American aid to fund their own contributions to global organizations. In essence, the U.S. is paying twice—once directly to the UN and again indirectly through its support of other nations. This system is not just unfair; it’s exploitative. American taxpayers have no say in how their money is spent by the UN, yet they are expected to foot the bill for programs that often run counter to their values. Whether it’s promoting transgender propaganda internationally, funding anti-gun rights lobbies, or pushing Agenda 2030’s “Net Zero” carbon controls, the UN’s priorities are increasingly out of step with the interests of the American people. As one commentator aptly put it, “The U.S. taxpayer doesn’t get to choose how their money is spent by globalist organizations. They talk endlessly of humanitarian food aid and HIV prevention, but they don’t talk about bankrolling mass migrations from the third world or promoting radical social agendas.”

A reckoning for globalism

The UN’s funding crisis is a reckoning for globalism. For too long, the U.S. has been expected to shoulder the burden of funding global initiatives while receiving little in return. The Trump Administration’s decision to cut funding is a long-overdue correction to this imbalance. Guterres has warned that these cuts will make the world “less healthy, less safe, and less prosperous.” But this argument assumes that the U.S. has an obligation to fund globalism—an assumption that is fundamentally flawed. The U.S. is not the world’s policeman, nor is it the world’s ATM. If the UN cannot function without American dollars, perhaps it’s time for the organization to reevaluate its priorities and scale back its ambitions. Moreover, the U.S. government has the ability to support specific humanitarian causes directly, without relying on the UN as a middleman. This approach would ensure that American taxpayer dollars are spent in ways that align with American values and interests.

America First, not Globalism First

The UN’s funding crisis is a wake-up call for the United States. For decades, American taxpayers have been forced to subsidize an organization that often works against their interests. The Trump Administration’s decision to cut funding is a step toward reclaiming American sovereignty and ensuring that U.S. dollars are spent in ways that benefit Americans, not globalist bureaucrats. As Guterres and his allies lament the loss of American funding, Americans should remember this: the U.S. is under no obligation to fund globalism or programs that are not in our best interest. The era of American taxpayers bankrolling the world is over—and that’s a good thing. The UN’s crisis is not America’s problem. It’s a problem of the UN’s own making, and it’s time for the organization to adapt to a world where American generosity is no longer taken for granted. Sources include: ZeroHedge.com UN.org ColoradoGazette.com
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