Trump Adminstration Slashing Foreign Aid by 90%! Billions in Cuts, Thousands of Jobs Lost!

2025-02-27 07:45:51.65

The Trump administration announced plans to eliminate over 90% of USAID's foreign aid contracts, totaling approximately $60 billion in cuts to global assistance. This drastic reduction leaves few USAID projects intact and intensifies ongoing legal challenges. Internal memos and court filings reveal the administration's intent to drastically scale back U.S. involvement in international aid and development, reversing decades of foreign policy. The cuts are justified as eliminating waste and advancing American interests. The administration claims to be targeting what it calls "institutional drift," while critics argue that the cuts harm vital programs, including those combating Ebola and HIV/AIDS in Africa. Nonprofits and contractors affected by the sudden contract terminations describe the process as rushed and lacking meaningful review. A federal judge's order to temporarily unfreeze the funds was temporarily blocked by the Supreme Court, pending further review. Lawmakers and organizations, including the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, expressed alarm over the lack of transparency and the potential negative consequences for global health, security, and U.S. interests.