Shortly after taking office, President Trump froze all US foreign assistance for 90 days, reviewing USAid's alignment with his America First agenda. His administration faced backlash as waivers for humanitarian aid emerged amidst confusion. Chaos grew with physical disruptions at USAid's headquarters, including staffing upheavals and aggressive actions led by Elon Musk's Doge department. Staff members were abruptly put on leave, causing a constitutional crisis as the dismantling of USAid threatened essential supplies for 177 countries dependent on this support.
The sudden dismantling of USAid has sent shock waves through 177 recipient countries, critically affecting their access to essential supplies and aid.
By Friday 31 January, yellow tape surrounded the Pennsylvania Avenue headquarters, and members of the new Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) were inside.
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