"The reckless destruction of USAID stands out as one of the most costly decisions of the Trump administration to date. That decision, however, does not have to be a permanent one."
"Congress abdicated its constitutional authority. Lawmakers merely watched as the administration ignored and violated the laws it had passed to establish and fund USAID."
"The case for USAID is both unequivocal and overwhelmingly popular. The agency was one of the best investments across the entire government."
The dismantling of USAID has led to a tragic loss of over 750,000 lives, mostly children, due to budget cuts. This decision is viewed as one of the most detrimental actions of the Trump administration. The author, a former top global health official at USAID, emphasizes the need for future political candidates to commit to rebuilding the agency. USAID has historically been a successful investment, saving millions of lives with a minimal budget allocation, and its restoration is crucial for effective governance.
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