Kirsten Weeks, a seasoned public health advocate, expresses deep concern over the Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid, which she believes undermines both American soft power and global health efforts. With her furlough from DAI following the aid cuts, she highlights the importance of U.S. foreign assistance, which has transformed lives abroad and bolstered national security. This approach risks ceding power to adversaries like China and Russia, demonstrating a fundamental misunderstanding of the critical role USAID plays in fostering global stability and trust in American leadership.
The current administration's halts on foreign assistance have led to my furlough and the suspension of countless life-saving public health programs, which is deeply concerning.
American foreign assistance has been instrumental in transforming community health abroad, ensuring that the US not only helps others but strengthens its own safety and influence.
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