Bangladesh, Jan. 29 -- The Biden administrations handling of the federal budget has come under renewed scrutiny after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized its spending practices as akin to “drunken sailors.” Speaking at a press briefing on January 28, Leavitt defended President Donald Trumps executive order temporarily freezing nearly all foreign aid, arguing that fiscal irresponsibility during Bidens tenure contributed to the nations economic woes, particularly inflation.

President Trump signed the executive order on January 20, shortly after being sworn in for his second term. The directive halts foreign development aid and other forms of international assistance for a period of 90 days. The move is part ...