Concerns Rise Over U.S. Support for World Bank Amid Trump Administration's Energy Cuts**

As the Trump administration implements significant reductions in funding for clean energy, the impact on the World Bank's operations, particularly regarding U.S. financial support, raises alarms about the future of international development financing.**

As the Trump administration enforces sharp reductions in foreign aid and renewable energy investments, questions are emerging about the future of the World Bank, which heavily relies on U.S. support. With approximately 18 percent of its funding coming from the United States, the bank faces uncertainty regarding its largest shareholder's commitment.

The administration has neither expressed clear support nor opposition toward the bank but has announced an executive order to review U.S. participation in all international organizations. This review coincides with Project 2025, a conservative initiative that advocates for the U.S. withdrawal from the World Bank. Analysts note that such a withdrawal could jeopardize the bank's triple-A credit rating, a factor that would hinder its borrowing capacity.

Ajay Banga, president of the World Bank, emphasized that his organization differs from traditional aid groups like U.S.A.I.D., arguing that investments in natural gas and nuclear projects contribute positively to development, potentially mitigating migration pressures. He reassured that the World Bank is financially sound and does not rely on taxpayer subsidies for its administrative costs, reinforcing its role as a profitable entity.

The threat to the bank's stability grows amid the second Trump administration's commitment to cutting climate programs and accelerating the growth of U.S. fossil fuel projects, which could further alienate the institution from its initial climate-centered objectives.