The United States has pledged $2 billion in humanitarian aid to the United Nations, a significant reduction from previous years' contributions which have peaked at $17 billion. This new funding model, overseen by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, aims for greater efficiency and accountability. The Trump administration's decision to slash foreign assistance and warn UN agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" has raised concerns among humanitarian workers, with critics arguing the cutbacks harm global soft power and exacerbate crises. Some priority UN areas, like Yemen, Afghanistan, and Gaza, will not receive direct funding under this new mechanism.