Frustration and anxiety have gripped supporters of the United States' lead aid agency, USAID, following the abrupt removal of almost all agency staffers by the Trump administration. This move, which came after weeks of dismantling efforts led by billionaire Elon Musk, has left aid workers scrambling to pack up households and projects in the field.
The shutdown of USAID, a six-decade-old agency focused on international development and security, has sparked outrage and protests in Washington. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the administration's actions, citing a lack of cooperation in reviewing agency programs as the reason for the sudden shutdown.
