We should spend every tax dollar wisely—and that includes the small slice we invest in foreign aid, which is less than 1% of the federal budget. That funding helps prevent wars, fight terrorism, stop pandemics before they reach our shores, and strengthen our alliances in a dangerous world. Pulling back too far has already weakened our global influence, and left room for China and Russia to step in. If we want to protect American interests and values, we’ve got to show up. That doesn’t mean writing blank checks—it means smart, targeted investments that make America safer, stronger, and more respected