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The Trump administration has laid off nearly all workers at the US Agency for International Development (USAID), bringing vital global education, health, and humanitarian programs to a standstill.
This drastic move, announced on February 4, 2025, is part of the administration's broader initiative to cut US spending on international aid.
The decision is already having a profound impact, halting crucial programs that provide health care, education, and food assistance in over 120 countries.
USAID's efforts have long supported global health initiatives, including the fight against epidemics like HIV/AIDS, polio, and smallpox, as well as education programs for children in conflict zones.
As reported by sources, the Trump administration's focus on reducing foreign aid spending, backed by Elon Musk's government-efficiency teams, has led to a sweeping reduction in USAID's operations.
The shutdown puts billions in US aid projects at risk and threatens to disrupt critical services to vulnerable populations.