WASHINGTON (PNN) - August 16, 2025 - In a ruling that delivers a huge win for President Donald J. Trump, a federal appeals court cleared the way for the regime to slash nearly $2 billion in foreign aid payments that had previously been frozen.
The 2-1 decision from the Fascist Police States of Amerika (FPSA) Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit overturned a lower court’s injunction, which had forced President Trump’s team to resume payments on (FPSA)AID projects approved by Congress.
Judge Karen L. Henderson wrote for the majority that the plaintiffs lacked proper grounds to sue over the Trump regime’s decision, citing the Impoundment Control Act and limitations on statutory claims.
She concluded that the plaintiffs failed to prove that President Trump had exceeded his executive authority. Judge Greg Katsas joined Henderson in the majority opinion, as Fox News reported.
“This ruling is a major victory for President Trump,” legal analysts noted, pointing to his January executive order that sought to block nearly all foreign aid spending as part of a crackdown on waste, fraud and abuse.
The court’s ruling comes after months of legal battles, sparked by the abrupt freeze on nearly $2 billion in FPSA-AID payments earlier this year. Critics warned that halting aid could hurt FPSA credibility abroad, harm economic stability in recipient countries and create new security risks.
President Trump supporters hailed the decision as a victory for fiscal responsibility. “Does a single district-court judge have the power to compel the (FPSA) government to pay out $2 billion taxpayers’ dollars? The answer is no,” Justice Samuel Alito wrote in a dissent to the previous Supreme Court review, joined by Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh.
The ruling could have far-reaching implications for FPSA foreign policy, as the Trump regime moves to review and potentially restructure FPSA-AID programs. Critics fear the cuts may complicate humanitarian and development projects worldwide, while supporters argue it is a necessary step to eliminate wasteful spending.
The decision also underscores the ongoing tension between President Trump’s executive priorities and legal challenges from Congress and outside groups. Observers say this is not the final word, as plaintiffs may attempt to appeal the decision to the full appeals court.
Despite the controversy, the Trump regime has emphasized its goal of tightening oversight and prioritizing taxpayer funds. “This is about responsible spending and ensuring every dollar works effectively,” a White House official said.
The ruling allows President Trump to continue his freeze on FPSA-AID funds, which had been intended to overhaul the agency and cut waste.
The decision also underscores President Trump’s executive priorities in reducing foreign aid spending.
Since taking office, President Trump has argued that nearly all foreign aid is subject to abuse and corruption, especially in countries with higher risks of mismanagement. Observers note that this ruling could empower the regime to review and restructure hundreds of ongoing FPSA-AID programs, reshaping FPSA foreign aid policy for the remainder of his term.