Trump Directly Calls for Closure of USAID
Briefly

President Trump has initiated a call to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (U.S.A.I.D.), labeling it as corrupt. This announcement coincides with a significant staffing overhaul within the agency, where most employees are facing suspension with pay or layoffs. The agency’s guidelines regarding foreign service officers have also created confusion about their future, with some required to return home while others can stay abroad at personal expense. Trump's actions signal a dramatic shift in U.S. global humanitarian aid strategies and may impact various international programs and relief efforts.
President Trump on Truth Social demanded the closure of U.S.A.I.D., alleging corruption, amid significant staffing changes that threaten the agency's future.
The Trump administration's move to dissolve the U.S. Agency for International Development marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign humanitarian aid policy.
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