The article discusses the dismantling of USAID under the Trump administration, highlighting concerns about the implications for global humanitarian efforts. Panelist Anne Applebaum emphasizes the agency's unique capabilities in running large-scale aid programs, suggesting its removal could lead to the collapse of food aid in Africa and crucial vaccinations worldwide. She also notes the impact on Ukraine, where USAID's role in restoring the energy grid and supporting farmers is critical. The situation raises questions about the extent of executive power and public tolerance towards government purges with potentially severe consequences.
"USAID has the thought leadership, the technical ability, to run aid programs at a large scale that nobody else has."
"With Musk leading the takedown of USAID, it's a test case for 'Can agencies just be abolished without Congress having any say?' but it's also a test case in cruelty."
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