The Trump administration announced it would eliminate over 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts, pulling back on U.S. assistance totaling $60 billion, marking a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy. This decision leaves few surviving projects for advocates to defend amid ongoing court battles. Officials described the changes as a necessity to eliminate waste and to ensure taxpayer dollars effectively advance American interests. The administration's cuts align with Trump's focus on reducing government size, leading to a halt in thousands of aid programs that have historically supported global stability and alliances.
The Trump administration's cut plans would result in eliminating over 90% of USAID's contracts, drastically reducing U.S. foreign aid commitments worldwide.
Officials mentioned the need to 'clear waste stemming from decades of institutional drift', aiming to realign foreign assistance to better reflect American interests.
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