Putting America first does not mean ignoring the needs of other nations. In fact, it dictates the opposite, as financially supporting outside countries creates harmony and a sense of compassion. Some believe it is detrimental for America to lend money to others since it detracts from the federal budget, however, it is decisively crucial to the nation’s position in the world. While some claim the U.S. should be the government’s only priority, providing foreign aid to other countries is ultimately essential because it helps to eradicate crises in other nations, assists in maintaining good diplomatic relationships, and exhibits the duty as a developed country to cultivate independence. Although foreign aid currently occupies a designated portion of the U.S.’s federal budget, this was not always the case. The first time America expanded its foreign policy and began to freely lend money to other countries was after World War II with the creation of …show more content…
The U.S. government has created a project called “Feed the Future” which helps to provide food for the poor and hungry (Simmons). The program encourages benevolence and fights to eradicate starvation and malnourishment around the globe. Famine is a conflict that exists universally and with America stepping forward to fight it, it is possible to rid of the struggle entirely. The U.S. also contributes money to combat the devastating issue of maternal and child mortality and has saved around 4.6 million children and 200,000 mothers internationally (Simmons). The American government utilizes economic support to improve the quality of life of both mothers and infants after birth. Foreign aid nurtures growth and gives other countries an equal chance to develop and thrive. The U.S. devotes a portion of the federal budget to building defense against foreign disasters because the condition of the world depends on