The Trump administration is set to terminate almost all of the remaining employees of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), signaling the end of the agency's operations. This decision follows the termination of thousands of contracts and a strategic shift of USAID responsibilities to the State Department. Agency staff were informed of their impending end dates and options for remaining with the agency or opting for administrative leave. The dismantling of USAID reflects a significant transition in U.S. foreign assistance policies.
The termination of nearly all USAID employees illustrates the Trump administration's final steps in dismantling the agency and transferring its remaining duties to the State Department.
Jeremy Lewin communicated that the reduction-in-force will happen soon and highlighted the importance of staff in migrating operations to the State Department.
Despite the abrupt terminations, USAID employees have been instructed to choose between remaining on active duty or taking administrative leave as they transition.
The agency's restructuring signifies not only a massive shift in U.S. foreign aid management but also raises questions about the future operational capacity of these programs.
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