28 July 2025 | Washington, D.C. U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States sent $60 million worth of food aid to Gaza several weeks ago, but said the contribution went unnoticed and unacknowledged by the international community. Speaking during a meeting at his Turnberry resort in Scotland with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Trump stated, “We gave $60 million two weeks ago—nobody even acknowledged it. It was for food.”
President Trump expressed disappointment, saying no other country had contributed to the extent the U.S. had, and added that it “makes you feel a little bad” when such efforts are overlooked. He emphasized that feeding the people of Gaza is his “number one priority,” acknowledging the worsening humanitarian situation in the region, where hunger and child malnutrition have been steadily increasing due to conflict and aid restrictions.
Despite the significance of the figure, Trump did not provide details about where the funds went, which agency or organization handled the distribution, or whether the aid has already reached Gaza. So far, no official statement from U.S. government agencies or international aid organizations has confirmed the disbursement of such an amount in recent weeks.
The claim comes amid growing global concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where international agencies have reported severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. While other nations and relief agencies have stepped up efforts to deliver assistance, access remains limited and often dangerous due to ongoing conflict and logistical barriers.
Trump’s remarks also marked a rare shift in tone as he suggested that Israel shares some responsibility for ensuring aid reaches those in need, stating that more could be done to improve access to humanitarian corridors.
With conditions worsening on the ground, Trump’s statement draws attention to the urgent need for transparency, coordination, and effective delivery of aid—beyond political headlines.
