Economist Joseph Stiglitz: ‘U.S. Would Lose Its Vote at the U.N.’ if Trump Budget Were Implemented

Economist Joseph Stiglitz: "U.S. Would Lose Its Vote At The U.N." If Trump Budget Were Implemented; Trump Probably Doesn't Even Know (RealClearPolitics)

Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz speaks with 'Democracy Now!' host Amy Goodman about President Trump's budget, which cuts 40% of U.S. funding to certain government programs, including foreign aid and diplomacy. 

The United Nations said Wednesday that the Trump administration's proposed budget cuts would "simply make it impossible" for the UN to fund all its programs. The budget proposes reducing State Dept. funding by more than 30% and foreign aid by 29%. As much as $1 billion less could go to the United Nations next year under President Trump's plan.