Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) saw 390 contractors laid off due to a stop-work order imposed by the Trump Administration, which halts foreign assistance. Laid-off workers reported that every department within the agency was impacted, including critical health programs. Concerns were raised about a systematic dismantling of the agency, with remaining employees reportedly being questioned about their loyalty. The layoffs follow a recent decision to place senior officials on leave, stirring fears about the future of humanitarian efforts and overall agency functionality.
Credence received a Stop Work Order, and without the authority to proceed, we have no work for you to perform. This blow is unconscionable.
It is a systematic dismantling of a longstanding agency in order to cause chaos...They are asking people remaining if they are loyal to Trump.
The layoffs affected all departments within the agency, including the Office of HIV and AIDS, the Office of Infectious Disease, and Child Health.
Entire floors have been emptied out and the walls stripped of USAID-related photos, illustrating the rapid transformation occurring within the agency.
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