The Trump administration's actions threaten billions of dollars of life-saving aid from the world's largest single donor
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The administration on Saturday urged USAID staff to help transform how Washington allocates aid around the world in line with Trump’s “America First” policy and threatened “disciplinary action” for any staff ignoring its orders. The administration’s actions threaten billions of dollars of life-saving aid from the world’s largest single donor. In fiscal year 2023, the US disbursed $72 billion in assistance. It provided 42% of all humanitarian aid tracked by the United Nations in 2024.The memo did not spell out how many people were affected by the decision, but six sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that it was around 57 to 60 people.
“This decision undermines our national security and emboldens our adversaries … Instead of focusing on China, North Korea, or Russia, the Trump Administration is going after public servants who have served multiple administrations – including the first Trump administration.” It said they must be available by telephone and email during normal work hours and must remain available to report to work if directed to do so, but were not to enter USAID premises or access USAID systems.“This is a serious dismantling of an entire agency,” the official said.
Further waivers could be issued but will require substantial justification and are subject to a double-layered approval process that includes a final say from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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