Foreign aid staff are facing uncertainty due to a funding freeze imposed by the Trump administration, which implemented a survey demanding justification of their projects against a new national security criterion. These criteria emphasize limiting illegal immigration, securing borders, and accessing rare earth minerals, while dismissing climate justice and diversity efforts. The chaotic communication from USAid, along with the lack of consultation in cutting programs, has resulted in layoffs and project halts amid a backdrop of judicial challenges to the freeze.
The survey circulated among foreign aid staff suggests a shift toward prioritizing projects that align with the Trump administration's national security agenda, often disregarding established humanitarian goals.
Staff reported a lack of communication from USAid officials, complicating their ability to navigate the new stringent criteria for foreign aid that may further hinder important projects.
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