The article critiques recent policy decisions by Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio that halt U.S.A.I.D.'s global aid programs. This move is seen as detrimental, as it jeopardizes millions of lives, U.S. jobs, and national security while providing opportunities for adversaries like Russia and China to capitalize. The author emphasizes U.S.A.I.D.'s critical function in delivering life-saving assistance and maintaining international relations, particularly in health, with nearly $20 billion allocated to such programs in fiscal year 2023. The article calls for recognizing the agency's vital contributions amid growing geopolitical challenges.
U.S.A.I.D. has become America's superpower in a world defined by threats that cross borders amidst growing strategic competition.
The assistance provided by U.S.A.I.D. comes in many forms, providing critical investments that often represent the only contact with the United States for many around the world.
Out of the $38 billion that U.S.A.I.D. spent in fiscal year 2023, nearly $20 billion was for health programs combating serious diseases.
The actions taken by Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Marco Rubio against U.S.A.I.D. risk endangering millions of lives and undermine national security.
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