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USAID official put on administrative leave for scathing memo blaming political appointees for affecting 'life-saving' work

A top official at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) was put on leave after issuing a scathing memo blaming Trump political appointees for the US government's inability to conduct life-saving humanitarian work.

A USAID official, who was the acting director of the agency's Middle East bureau, has been placed on administrative leave after circulating a memo that criticized political appointees for obstructing life-saving work in the region. The memo, which was sent to a wide audience within USAID, accused these appointees of prioritizing political agendas over the agency's humanitarian mission, particularly in relation to the handling of aid to Gaza and the West Bank. It highlighted issues such as delays in aid delivery, the blocking of critical communications, and the undermining of staff morale. The memo's distribution led to its content being shared on social media, prompting an investigation by USAID into the official's conduct. The official's identity has not been disclosed, but the situation has sparked discussions about the balance between political oversight and operational independence within USAID.

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