USAID Faces Uncertain Future Under Trump Administration

The Trump administration has initiated sweeping changes targeting USAID, the agency responsible for international development and humanitarian aid. A significant number of employees have been laid off or placed on leave, while leadership has been reshuffled.

Plans are underway to potentially dissolve USAID or integrate it into the State Department, raising concerns among Democratic senators about a looming constitutional crisis. Aid programs have been suspended, excluding critical food and military support for specific countries.

The USAID website has gone offline, signaling a lack of transparency and continuity in U.S. foreign assistance. Critics argue that these actions prioritize diplomatic interests over humanitarian needs, jeopardizing vital support to nations in crisis, particularly in Africa and Ukraine.