"Protests erupted during Russell Vought's testimony, with demonstrators shouting 'PEPFAR saves lives: spend the money!' and holding signs that read 'Vought's cuts kill people with AIDS.'"
"Since its launch in 2003, PEPFAR has saved tens of millions of lives by funding HIV prevention and treatment in low-income countries, but recent cuts threaten its effectiveness."
Russell Vought's testimony before the House Budget Committee was disrupted by protests from HIV/AIDS advocates. They criticized the Trump administration's delays in funding for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Demonstrators, including former USAID staff, held signs and shouted slogans emphasizing the life-saving impact of PEPFAR. The protests led to multiple interruptions and arrests. The administration's proposed cuts to foreign aid, including PEPFAR, have raised significant concerns about the future of HIV prevention and treatment programs in low-income countries.
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