The United States has pledged $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid, a significant reduction from previous years' contributions, which have reached up to $17 billion annually. The Trump administration frames this as a generous amount that maintains the U.S. as the largest donor, while also demanding reforms and warning UN agencies to "adapt, shrink or die." This new umbrella funding mechanism aims for greater efficiency and accountability. Critics, however, argue the cutbacks are shortsighted, potentially increasing hunger and displacement, and harming U.S. global influence.