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Trump Administration Moves to Shut Down USAID, Sparks Political Backlash

The Trump administration took drastic measures on Monday by locking the doors to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) headquarters in Washington, D.C., as part of an initiative to shut down the agency. This action has generated significant unrest, pushing two Democratic senators to announce their intention to block the confirmations of nominees to the State Department in response to the situation.

Since President Trump took office on January 20, he ordered a freeze on most foreign aid, further complicating the functioning of USAID, which is responsible for distributing billions in humanitarian assistance globally. Elon Musk, known for his financial successes, has been engaged by the administration to streamline the federal government and has been rumored to be overseeing plans for merging USAID with the State Department to improve efficiency. A senior official from the White House, who chose to remain anonymous, confirmed that Trump is contemplating this significant restructuring of the agency.

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7 Comments

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Katchuka

This is not about abandoning our commitments to international development but about ensuring that aid is delivered effectively.

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Loubianka

This is an outrage! Locking people out of their jobs and shutting down USAID is a terrible decision that will hurt vulnerable people around the world.

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Donatello

We can't continue to throw money at the problem without measuring results and accountability.

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Michelangelo

This change can allow the U.S. to deliver aid more strategically and ensure it has the maximum impact.

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Raphael

Trump is a businessman, and he knows how to run organizations efficiently. He's the right person to lead this restructuring effort.

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Loubianka

The freeze on foreign aid was necessary to assess where our money is going and ensure its optimal use.

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Karamba

Merging USAID with the State Department is a terrible idea. It will create a huge, bloated bureaucracy that will be less effective at delivering aid.

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