In the early days of his second term, President Donald Trump has implemented drastic reductions in U.S. foreign aid. An executive order suspended most international assistance, leading to widespread project shutdowns, particularly in impoverished areas. Over 80% of programs managed by the U.S. Agency for International Development have been eliminated, with critical services at risk. Agencies like the State Department face substantial budget cuts, creating uncertainty for humanitarian efforts globally. This upheaval poses severe challenges for aid organizations and the vulnerable populations they serve who depend on U.S. assistance.
"The Trump administration has axed more than 80 percent of programs funded through the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the agency has been whittled to a nub."
"It has been enormously hard to communicate... to people, in some cases, whose lives are at stake - the outcome of these deliberations that will ultimately affect them."
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