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Trump's national security adviser confronted with sudden flip on USAID after confirmation

The article discusses the sudden policy shift by President Trump's National Security Adviser, Robert O'Brien, regarding the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Initially, there were reports that the Trump administration was considering merging USAID with the State Department, a move that would significantly alter the structure and possibly the mission of USAID. However, shortly after these reports, O'Brien announced that USAID would remain an independent agency, reversing the earlier indication of a merger. This flip-flop came after his confirmation and amidst concerns from development experts and former USAID officials about the potential negative impacts of such a merger on global aid efforts. The decision to keep USAID independent was seen as a response to the backlash and the recognition of USAID's critical role in U.S. foreign policy and humanitarian aid.

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