Donald Trump administration slashes 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts, documents reveal
Wednesday, 26 February 2025 () The Trump administration is making significant reductions to foreign aid contracts, slashing over 90% of USAID contracts and cutting $60 billion in global assistance. This decision follows a 90-day review of international aid programmes by USAID and the State Department. The cuts leave few projects intact, prompting legal efforts by advocates to preserve them.
The Trump administration is cutting 1,600 positions at USAID, placing most remaining staff on administrative leave. Fewer than 300 employees will stay to oversee select life-saving programs. The cuts follow a 90-day foreign aid freeze and scrutiny over alleged wasteful spending. A judge lifted a...
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