The Trump administration is facing legal challenges over a 90-day freeze on foreign aid payments, which has left US government bills unpaid. While a court ordered the release of frozen funds, the Trump administration is appealing the ruling and seeking to pause the deadline. Deputy director of USAID, Pete Marocco, claims it will take weeks to disburse the required $2 billion due to new procedures aimed at aligning aid with government priorities. The situation is exacerbated by recent personnel cuts within USAID, which has faced accusations of corruption under Trump.
Despite a court order mandating the release of frozen foreign aid funds, the Trump administration appeals for a pause due to ongoing legal proceedings and new payment procedures.
A proposed 90-day foreign aid freeze was instituted by Trump, aimed at aligning payments with the administration's foreign policy priorities, amidst claims of organizational corruption.
Judge Amir Ali ruled that the Trump administration's rationale for pausing foreign aid payments was not a valid excuse for not fulfilling obligations outlined in contracts.
Pete Marocco, deputy director of USAID, indicated that it could take several weeks to disburse about $2 billion in foreign aid payments due to new procedures.
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