UNAIDS director proposes that President Trump make an ‘amazing deal’ to end HIV
Associated PressMAR 26
UN: US Aid Cuts Could Trigger Global HIV Crisis
Above: UNAIDS executive director Winnie Byanyima delivers remarks at the United Nations offices in Geneva on March 24, 2025. Image copyright: Fabrice Coffrini/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
This sudden withdrawal of funding threatens to undo 25 years of progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, potentially returning infection and death rates to unfathomable levels. The impact is particularly devastating in low-income countries, especially among women and children.
Pro-establishment narrative
This funding pause is part of a necessary review of government spending aligned with an "America First" policy. The administration has implemented waivers for life-saving services and is working to save American taxpayers billions of dollars through more efficient government operations.