WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has announced a drastic reduction of more than 90% in the contracts awarded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for foreign aid, significantly slashing U.S. assistance totaling $60 billion globally.
In an internal memo recently accessed, details have emerged about the outcome of a 90-day comprehensive review commissioned by President Donald Trump. This review scrutinized all financial allocations made by USAID and the State Department for development and aid initiatives overseas. The findings suggest a major withdrawal of support, impacting numerous ongoing projects.
This decision poses a substantial challenge for advocates attempting to defend ongoing USAID projects in what have become protracted legal battles. The Trump administration elaborated on its revised strategy in recent court documents and internal communications.
Initial reports regarding these significant cutbacks were brought to light by The Washington Free Beacon, which highlighted the implications of these funding adjustments. As these changes are implemented, the broader consequences on international development efforts remain to be seen.
