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US aid agency is in upheaval during foreign assistance freeze and staff departures


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Trump administration changes have upended the U.S. agency charged with providing humanitarian aid overseas, with senior officials put on leave, contractors laid off and a sweeping freeze imposed on foreign assistance.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is currently experiencing significant turmoil due to a freeze on foreign assistance and the departure of key staff members. This upheaval comes at a time when the agency is already grappling with the complexities of global aid distribution amidst various international crises. The freeze on aid, initiated by the Trump administration, has led to delays in funding for critical programs, affecting everything from health initiatives to disaster relief efforts. Additionally, the departure of experienced personnel, including the resignation of the USAID administrator, has left the agency in a state of flux, with concerns about leadership and the ability to effectively manage ongoing and future aid programs. This situation has raised alarms among international development experts and recipients of U.S. aid, who fear a reduction in America's global influence and humanitarian support at a critical time.

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