What is the U.S. Institute of Peace and why is Trump trying to shut it down?

Founded during the Cold War to project American soft power and foreign policy expertise, the federally-funded nonprofit think tank is now in the White House's crosshairs

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Mar 18, 2025 - 16:05
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What is the U.S. Institute of Peace and why is Trump trying to shut it down?
A view of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) building headquarters on March 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump administration employees entered the building on Monday with the help of law enforcement officials after President Trump ordered the dismantling of the congressionally funded independent nonprofit.

Founded during the Cold War to project American soft power and foreign policy expertise, the federally-funded nonprofit think tank is now in the White House's crosshairs

(Image credit: Anna Moneymaker)

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