The Trump administration is drastically reorganizing the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAid) by placing its direct-hire staffers worldwide on leave, only keeping those deemed essential. Following a previous freeze on foreign assistance, thousands of employees have been laid off and programs shut down. This latest move, which follows extensive scrutiny from high-profile figures, may cost tens of millions in travel and relocation expenses while sparking potential legal challenges from unions representing U.S. diplomats. Local and civil service USAid employees are at a disadvantage, with limited recourse against these decisions enforced by the current administration.
The Trump administration's decision to place USAid direct-hire staffers on leave, except essential personnel, undermines six decades of international aid efforts.
The move is anticipated to incur significant costs, with tens of millions of dollars earmarked for travel and relocation due to the rapid withdrawal.
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