Rep. Sanford Bishop Slams GOP State Dept. Budget as 'Betrayal of America'

Opposition to FY2026 National Security Bill

• 📌 Representative Sanford Bishop stands in opposition to the FY 2026 National Security and State Department appropriations bill.
• 🎯 He argues that the bill, presented as fulfilling an "America First" agenda, will instead make America "last in global influence, last in international leadership."

Impact of "America First" Policies

• ⚠️ Bishop criticizes President Trump's policies, including unilateral trade wars, which have caused market instability, increased consumer costs, and harmed American manufacturers and workers.
• 🌍 The Congressman states that erratic foreign policies have increased the risk of war, citing examples of threats to invade Greenland and annex Canada.

Weakening of US Institutions

• 📉 The bill includes no funds for USAID, effectively shuttering the agency and defunding over 80% of global health and development programs.
• 🌾 This closure has a significant negative impact on American farmers, as USAID historically sourced 41% of its food aid from U.S. growers.
• 🕊️ The US Institute of Peace, which promotes conflict resolution, faces a 66% cut in the proposed bill.
• 💔 Humanitarian assistance is slashed by 42%, reflecting what Bishop calls a "cruel and heartless attitude" toward refugees and those in need.

Betrayal of American Values

• 🇺🇸 Bishop asserts that the bill's cuts are not in the best interest of the nation and do not represent true American values of generosity and charity.
• 🗣️ He urges colleagues to oppose the bill in its current form and work towards bipartisan changes that reflect American values.