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00:02The Trump administration is reportedly considering grants for MAGA-aligned projects in Europe
00:07as it reshapes U.S. foreign aid priorities, according to a State Department notice reviewed
00:13by the Financial Times. The grants aim to support free speech in the U.K. and Europe,
00:17which the administration says is under threat. The report said the $40 million largest grant
00:23would go to the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, which reported $12.1 million in
00:28assets. The plan also included funding to challenge European Union technology laws and support
00:34free expression initiatives in Europe, Brazil, and South Africa. However, the Financial Times
00:39reported that the document was drafted by a junior State Department staffer and surprised
00:43senior officials. The State Department did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request
00:48for comment. The department said the programs remain under active deliberation.
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