Trump Criticizes LGBTQ+ Aid to Lesotho, Calls Nation 'Unknown'

In a congressional speech, President Trump questioned $8 million in U.S. aid to Lesotho, a country with significant HIV challenges.

President Donald Trump criticized U.S. foreign aid during a congressional address, singling out $8 million allocated to LGBTQ+ programs in Lesotho.
Trump described Lesotho as a country 'nobody has ever heard of,' a remark that drew laughter from Republican lawmakers.
Lesotho, a small African nation surrounded by South Africa, has received over $630 million in U.S. aid since 2006, primarily for HIV/AIDS initiatives.
The U.S. aid referenced by Trump supports programs targeting HIV prevention among vulnerable groups, including LGBTQ+ communities.
Lesotho has one of the world's highest HIV/AIDS rates but has made significant progress in controlling the epidemic with international support.