Trump Claims U.S. Alone Provided Gaza Food Aid – Here's the Truth

Understanding the Claims About U.S. Aid to Gaza

In late July 2025, a video clip of former U.S. President Donald Trump making statements about U.S. aid to Gaza circulated widely online. The clip showed Trump claiming that the U.S. had given $60 million for food to Gaza in July and that no other countries provided similar aid. This claim sparked significant public interest and debate.

What Was Actually Approved?

The U.S. government did approve funding for humanitarian aid to Gaza through the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). However, the amount was not $60 million as Trump stated. According to reports from Reuters and The Guardian, the State Department approved $30 million in funding for the GHF in June 2025. An initial $7 million had already been disbursed. There were also indications that additional monthly grants of $30 million could be approved, which might explain the discrepancy in the figure Trump mentioned.

Despite this, the $60 million he referenced could not be found on USAspending.gov, the official website tracking federal spending. The State Department has not yet confirmed the details of the funding, leaving some questions unanswered.

The Role of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is a nonprofit organization registered in the U.S., established in February 2025 to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It was created in response to claims that aid was being diverted by Hamas. The foundation is led by John Acree, a former USAID manager, and Johnnie Moore, an American evangelical leader and former Trump campaign adviser.

However, the GHF has faced criticism from other humanitarian groups. On July 1, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini expressed concerns that the foundation’s operations were leading to increased violence and starvation. He noted that over 500 people had been killed and nearly 4,000 injured while seeking food since the program began. Critics argue that the system reduced aid distribution points to only four militarized sites, raising serious concerns about its effectiveness and safety.

Other Countries' Contributions

Trump's assertion that no other countries provided aid to Gaza was inaccurate. Multiple nations delivered humanitarian assistance to Gaza during July 2025 and throughout the year. For example, on July 27, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates conducted humanitarian airdrops into Gaza, delivering 25 tons of food and supplies. The Egyptian Red Crescent also dispatched over 100 aid trucks into Gaza, carrying more than 1,200 tons of food, including 840 tons of flour.

Beyond these efforts, the European Union announced a 120 million euro humanitarian aid package for Gaza in January 2025, followed by an additional 50 million euros in May 2025, bringing the total to 170 million euros for the year.

Conclusion

While the U.S. government did approve funding for humanitarian aid to Gaza, the amount was $30 million announced in June 2025, not $60 million in July 2025. Additionally, the claim that no other countries provided aid was incorrect, as several nations contributed to relief efforts in Gaza on the same day Trump made his statement and throughout 2025. The situation highlights the complexity of international aid efforts and the importance of accurate information in public discourse.