Biden Redirects $85 Million in Aid from Egypt to Taiwan, Lebanon over Human Rights Concerns

The Biden administration is redirecting $85 million in aid for Egypt to Taiwan and Lebanon due to Egypt's human rights issues.

The aid being redirected was conditioned on Egypt's progress in treating political prisoners and providing due process.

However, the administration will still allow Egypt to access $235 million in foreign military financing.

The aid redirection comes amid calls from Democrats to withhold all $320 million in military aid to Egypt over human rights concerns.

The administration is bolstering aid to Taiwan as it seeks to boost its defense capabilities in the face of threats from China.