Fact check: How much did biden send to other countries

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, the Biden administration has sent substantial amounts of foreign aid to other countries, with specific documented figures including:

• $95 billion military aid package signed by Biden for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with Ukraine receiving approximately $60.8 billion of this total ^[1]
• An additional $6 billion in military and budget aid to Ukraine sent near the end of Biden's term ^[2]
• Biden's 2025 budget proposal requested $64.4 billion for foreign assistance programs, with $58.8 billion allocated to the U.S. Department of State and USAID ^[3]
• $3 billion specifically designated to advance gender equity and equality worldwide, plus hundreds of millions for other progressive projects globally ^[4]
• $23 billion allocated globally to influence politics in other nations, including countries like Hungary ^[5]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important context about the decrease in foreign aid spending under Biden compared to previous requests. The 2025 budget's $64.4 billion request represents a decrease from the FY2024 request of $70.5 billion ^[6].

Alternative perspectives on foreign aid effectiveness are notably absent from the question:

• Critics argue that billions of dollars in US foreign aid distributed through USAID have allegedly ended up in the hands of terrorist organizations ^[7]
• There are allegations that Biden used USAID as leverage to protect Hunter Biden during congressional hearings ^[7]
• Progressive organizations and gender equity advocates would benefit from continued funding of the $3 billion gender equity programs and similar initiatives ^[4]
• Defense contractors and military suppliers would benefit significantly from the massive military aid packages, particularly the $95 billion package ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question "how much did biden send to other countries" contains several potential biases:

• Lacks specificity - it doesn't distinguish between military aid, humanitarian assistance, development aid, or political influence operations
• Implies unusual or excessive spending without providing historical context or comparison to previous administrations
• Omits the fact that foreign aid represents a small percentage of the overall federal budget, which could mislead readers about the scale relative to domestic spending
• Fails to acknowledge that much foreign aid serves strategic U.S. interests, including national security and economic partnerships, rather than being purely altruistic spending

The question's framing could lead to incomplete understanding of foreign aid's complexity and strategic purposes, potentially serving those who benefit from isolationist political narratives or wish to reduce America's global engagement.