The US decision hinges on a simple yet powerful expectation: Europe, the African Union, and the United Nations should carry a more equitable share in this mission, a sentiment that echoes through the corridors of Congress. Plans to “prohibit” the allocation of U.S. funds have emerged, with Fox News Digital being the first to unveil drafts of a new bill, spearheaded by three prominent Republican senators.

Reflecting a broader policy to cut international expenditure, a legacy of former President Donald Trump, Senators Jim Risch from Idaho, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Ted Cruz of Texas, and Rick Scott from Florida are poised to introduce “the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Funding Restriction Act of 2025.”

Senator Risch elaborated on the intent behind this legislative move: “This is to safeguard U.S. taxpayer funds and hold the U.N. and A.U. accountable in African peace operations,” he communicated via Fox News Digital. Approval of this bill would empower the US to oppose UN Security Council resolutions necessitating financial contributions.

The fight against violent extremist groups in Somalia, including Al-Shabaab and ISIS, heavily relies on foreign aid. Recently, Trump’s commendation of US Africa Command’s airstrikes in Northeastern State against ISIS underscored the ongoing support efforts.

Coordinated efforts are especially prominent in southern Somalia, where US-trained Danab Special Forces are at the forefront of the battle against Al-Shabaab. The US Africa Command extends its reach by training, equipping, and compensating Somali forces.

While reflecting on these engagements, Risch remarked, “The Trump Administration has taken decisive action to counter terrorist groups across Africa, and I’m very supportive.”

However, concerns arise as European Union officials allegedly plan to shift financial expectations towards the US. Risch voiced his apprehension, “At the U.N., our European partners are looking to skirt their financial commitments to AUSSOM in Somalia by switching to a new imbalanced funding mechanism that pushes the burden on Americans,” he said.

“We can’t let that stand,” Risch resolutely continued. “This bill will prohibit U.S. contributions to AUSSOM under this new funding scheme until the A.U. and the U.N. can prove they are using the funds responsibly, preventing Americans from being locked into perpetually funding a broken system.”

An insightful question arises: How do global responsibilities balance with national prosperity?

President Trump heralded a new era of American foreign policy, one where taxpayer dollars secure America’s safety and prosperity first. “For far too long, our allies have taken America for a ride and profited off of America paying the lion’s share for global security. Europe must continue to shoulder this burden,” Risch proclaimed.

Rick Scott shared his perspective: “The United States will not allow our tax dollars to be exploited by the U.N. while our partners refuse to pay their fair share. Far less for a mission that fails to spend these dollars responsibly or transparently. I am proud to join my colleagues on the AUSSOM Funding Restriction Act to ensure Americans’ interests are put first, and their tax dollars are spent wisely.”

An anecdote comes to mind—a time when American generosity seemed endless. But now, does maintaining a nation’s generosity require a change in how responsibilities are shared?