"Sole Sourcing" US Influence: Trump's UK Grants Raise Red Flags The latest development in transatlantic politics involves a $12 million grant from the Trump administration to various UK based groups founded by prominent Conservatives, including Jacob Rees Mogg and Toby Young.
The allocation has sparked criticism from former US officials and European leaders, raising questions about the misuse of public funds to exert influence over foreign politics.
The grants in question are part of a broader trend where Trump aligned individuals within the state department have attempted to subvert normal funding procedures.