Jeremy Lewin

Jeremy Lewin is President Trump's Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance. He is newsworthy due to his role in announcing significant shifts in US foreign aid policy. Recently, Lewin pledged $2 billion to UN humanitarian programs in Geneva, while simultaneously delivering a strong message to the UN that it must "adapt or die" in the face of US funding cuts. This announcement comes amid a broader context of decreasing US financial support for humanitarian operations and agreements with African nations tied to foreign policy goals, including health aid cuts. Lewin's actions and statements highlight the Trump administration's approach to foreign aid, emphasizing conditionality and a demand for reform within international organizations.