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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Woodward

Trump sued by USAID workers union for shutting down global aid agency: ‘Profound moral stain’

Unions representing United States Agency for International Development workers are suing Donald Trump and his administration following an unprecedented attack against the global aid agency, which supports dozens of life-saving missions in more than 100 countries.

Thousands of USAID employees are imminently expected to lose their jobs as Trump’s administration, with Elon Musk’s guidance, makes visceral cuts across government agencies.

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