Trump Administration Cuts 1,600 USAID Jobs and Suspends Global Operations

The U.S. foreign aid agency undergoes sweeping reductions following a 90-day freeze on aid ordered by President Trump.

USAID has announced the termination of 1,600 U.S.-based employees and placed most of its global workforce on administrative leave.
The restructuring follows a presidential decree signed on January 20, freezing U.S. foreign aid for 90 days to allow for a comprehensive review of the agency's operations.
USAID, which manages a $42.8 billion budget and accounts for 42% of global humanitarian aid, has been accused of financial opacity and ideological bias in its funding decisions.
The agency will fund the repatriation of its overseas staff, with only a limited number of essential personnel and programs continuing to operate.
The move has sparked global concern, as numerous NGOs and initiatives rely heavily on USAID funding, and a federal judge has temporarily blocked some measures related to the agency's dismantling.