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Lesotho’s LGBT NGO Rejects Donald Trump’s Claims of $8 Million in U.S. Aid
🏳️🌈 People’s Matrix Denies Receiving Any U.S. Funding
People’s Matrix, the leading LGBTQ+ rights organization in Lesotho, has refuted statements made by former U.S. President Donald Trump. During a congressional address, Trump claimed that $8 million had been allocated to advancing LGBT rights in this small African nation.
“We have never received a single dollar of U.S. funding,” said Tampose Mothopeng, spokesperson for the NGO.
💰 No Trace of This Alleged Financial Support
Trump used this supposed grant as an example to justify his sharp reductions in international aid. However, no mention of this $8 million appears on foreignassistance.gov, the official platform tracking U.S. government funding abroad.
“We have no idea where this money was assigned, who received it, or if it even exists,” Mothopeng added, emphasizing that People’s Matrix operates on a far smaller budget.
🏥 Lesotho’s Heavy Reliance on U.S. Aid in the Fight Against HIV
Lesotho, a mountainous kingdom entirely surrounded by South Africa, is a major recipient of U.S. health assistance. The country has one of the world’s highest HIV prevalence rates, with nearly 25% of adults living with the virus. In 2024, the U.S. allocated $120 million to Lesotho’s healthcare system, including $43.5 million specifically for HIV/AIDS programs. Several humanitarian organizations have warned that cutting this funding could have catastrophic consequences.
😡 Backlash Over Donald Trump’s Comments
Adding to the controversy, Trump’s dismissive tone toward Lesotho angered many. He described it as a “country no one has ever heard of,” triggering a wave of criticism.
Pro-democracy activist Kananelo Boloetse fired back on X (formerly Twitter): “Ever heard of the Kingdom of Heaven? Probably not, too busy playing golf.” He also took a jab at Trump’s approval ratings: “Lesotho is the only country in the world entirely situated above 1,000 meters in altitude—far higher than your popularity ever reached.”
💡 Final Thought: People’s Matrix firmly denies Trump’s claims, and there is no evidence to support the existence of this funding. Meanwhile, the people of Lesotho remain deeply concerned about the future of U.S. health aid, which is crucial in their ongoing battle against HIV.
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