Trump administration pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid

On 2026-05-14, the Trump administration announced $1.8 billion in additional funding for U.N. humanitarian aid. The money is to be allocated over the coming year for life-saving aid to victims of natural disasters, famine, and people in critical need, according to the Associated Press. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz announced the pledge at a press conference in Washington, D.C.