The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) operates in over 100 countries, with a 2023 budget of $50 billion, but is now facing potential layoffs, cutting its workforce from 10,000 to fewer than 300 employees as part of an overhaul initiated by the Trump administration. These changes are accompanied by false claims regarding misuse of taxpayer money, such as allegations that USAID funded celebrity trips to Ukraine, which were debunked by DW Fact Check. Notably, celebrities involved deny receiving funding, emphasizing the spread of misinformation surrounding the agency's effectiveness and intentions towards international aid.
The USAID faces a dramatic reduction in workforce from 10,000 employees to fewer than 300, as claims about waste and misuse are debunked.
Claims that USAID funded celebrity trips to Ukraine, including visits by Ben Stiller and Angelina Jolie, have been proven false by DW Fact Check.
USAID's restructuring and budget cut come amid false narratives about its effectiveness and dubious claims regarding its financial stewardship, affecting international aid.
The spread of misinformation about USAID's ties to celebrity endorsements highlights the challenges faced by the agency in maintaining its reputation and support.
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