President John F. Kennedy articulated America's moral, economic, and political obligations to assist other nations in 1961, leading to the establishment of USAID. For over sixty years, USAID has supported low- and middle-income countries, enhancing access to food, water, healthcare, and education. Under President Donald Trump, USAID's dismantling began, citing corruption and inefficiency despite its minimal government spending impact. The majority of programs were canceled, with remaining functions shifted to the State Department, highlighting significant changes to U.S. foreign aid policy amidst constitutional challenges.
President John F. Kennedy emphasized America's moral, economic, and political obligations to assist low- and middle-income countries, leading to the establishment of USAID.
For over six decades, USAID has enhanced access to food, water, health care, and education in many nations, addressing needs even in conflict zones.
The dismantling of USAID began under President Donald Trump's administration as he sought to eliminate what he deemed corruption and waste in the agency.
Despite constituting only 0.5% of government spending, more than 80% of USAID's programs were canceled, with remaining operations transferred to the State Department.
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