Trump Administration Implements Significant Changes To USAID

Men scuffle over a sack of donated food taken from a truck loaded with relief supplies, in Vye Terre, Haiti, Aug. 20, 2021. Private aid and shipments from the U.S. government and others were ar

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has been at the center of significant changes under President Donald Trump's administration, causing concern among aid organizations worldwide. Established by President John F. Kennedy during the Cold War in 1961, USAID was created to provide foreign assistance and counter Soviet influence abroad.

Since Trump took office, USAID has faced a freeze on foreign assistance, resulting in the shutdown of thousands of programs globally and forcing furloughs and layoffs. The administration's aim is to review programs that align with America's interests in safety, strength, and prosperity.