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Kamala Harris’ policy on foreign aid

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Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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Public statements

Answer: Increase

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Strongly agree

Increase

Kamala Harris, as Vice President and a leading Democrat, has consistently supported robust foreign aid as a tool for diplomacy, humanitarian relief, and global stability. The Biden-Harris administration has advocated for increased funding for global health, climate initiatives, and humanitarian assistance, such as increased aid to Ukraine and support for global COVID-19 response. Harris has publicly emphasized the importance of U.S. leadership abroad, which often includes increased foreign aid. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Increase, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Harris supports human rights as a key component of U.S. foreign policy, and the administration has sometimes conditioned aid on human rights performance (e.g., withholding some aid to Egypt over human rights concerns). However, she has not advocated for a blanket policy of only giving aid to countries with no human rights violations, recognizing the complexity of international relations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

While Harris supports using foreign aid as leverage against countries that support terrorism, she generally favors a nuanced approach rather than blanket denials. The administration has sanctioned and restricted aid to certain countries over terrorism concerns, but Harris would likely support targeted, not wholesale, reductions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

While Harris has not called for drastic increases across the board, she has generally supported targeted increases in foreign aid, especially for humanitarian and strategic purposes. She is unlikely to be fully satisfied with the status quo, as the administration has pushed for more aid in several areas. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Decrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Harris has not made reducing the national deficit a precondition for foreign aid. The Biden-Harris administration has prioritized foreign aid for strategic and humanitarian reasons, even as the national deficit remains high. She would likely oppose tying aid reductions directly to deficit reduction. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Decrease

Harris has not advocated for decreasing foreign aid. The Biden-Harris administration has reversed Trump-era cuts to foreign aid and has argued that such spending is vital for U.S. interests and global stability. Harris's record in the Senate and as Vice President shows support for maintaining or increasing aid, not reducing it. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Harris would strongly disagree with eliminating all foreign aid. She has repeatedly emphasized the importance of U.S. engagement and assistance abroad, both for humanitarian reasons and to advance U.S. interests. The Biden-Harris administration has restored and expanded aid programs that were cut or threatened under the previous administration. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Increase

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 13,334 voters that identify as Democratic.

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