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US accused of meddling in British politics with $500,000 grant scheme promoting âshared valuesâ
Published 8 August 2026 ¡ india
Documents published on US embassyâs website prompt claims of attempt to export Maga propaganda to UK The US embassy in London is offering grants of
Documents published on US embassyâs website prompt claims of attempt to export Maga propaganda to UK The US embassy in London is offering grants of up to half a million dollars for new âpublic educationâ programmes in what has been criticised as interference in British domestic politics.
Using language that the pro-Trump Maga movement has sought to appropriate, a funding notice identifies a goal of fostering a ânational conversationâ about âshared civilizational valuesâ underpinning US-UK ties.
Priority will go to applicants aiming to celebrate âfreedom of speechâ and âlimited governmentâ. Continue reading...
Published: August 8, 2026 ⢠12:30 PM IST ¡ Updated: August 8, 2026 ⢠1:10 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Documents published on US embassyâs website prompt claims of attempt to export Maga propaganda to UK The US embassy in London is offering grants of up to half a million dollars for new âpublic educationâ programmes in what has been criticised as interference in British domestic politics.
Using language that the pro-Trump Maga movement has sought to appropriate, a funding notice identifies a goal of fostering a ânational conversationâ about âshared civilizational valuesâ underpinning US-UK ties.
Priority will go to applicants aiming to celebrate âfreedom of speechâ and âlimited governmentâ.
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