U.S. Ambassador To Zambia Has Been Recalled For Defending Gay Rights

The U.S. ambassador to Zambia, Daniel Foot, criticized Zambia's ban on homosexuality and the sentencing of two men to 15 years in jail for a same-sex relationship. He also condemned the comparison of homosexuality to bestiality. Zambian President Edgar Lungu accused Foot of disrespect and rejected the criticism. The U.S. State Department expressed dismay, emphasizing its opposition to LGBTQIA abuses. The Trump administration has defended LGBTQ freedoms but faced criticism for certain policies. A UN event highlighted countries criminalizing same-sex relationships, with at least 69 countries doing so.

What financial support does Zambia receive from the U.S. annually, according to the text?

What stance does the U.S. government take regarding abuses against LGBTQIA persons?