This is more highly partisan/exaggerated framing. The Biden Administration has shifted foreign aid priorities, but whether it has “dispensed with bipartisan consensus” is debatable. U.S. foreign aid has traditionally focused on issues like democracy promotion, economic development, and humanitarian assistance. While the Biden Administration has emphasized climate change, gender equality, and racial justice more than previous administrations, these are not entirely new focuses. Critics argue that these shifts break from bipartisan norms, but much of the core of U.S. aid policy – such as disaster relief and development – remains consistent.

The phrase “basic American values” is vague and subjective. Supporters of Biden’s policies might argue that promoting climate action, gender equality, and inclusivity align perfectly with modern American values, particularly in addressing global challenges. Conservative critics may see these priorities as diverging from traditional foreign aid goals like economic development or anti-communism.

Full contextual analysis of Section 2.6: Agency for International Development here.