What role does USAID play in US foreign policy, and why are Trump and Musk slashing its funding?
February 5, 2025
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as posted by the channelThe US Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced that all its direct hire personnel will be put on administrative leave worldwide, as President Donald Trump's orders to merge the agency with the State Department come into force. The move raises questions about the future of various programs around the world. America has until now been the biggest single international donor. But the change in the White House, and the apparently growing influence of Elon Musk on spending decisions, has transformed the picture.
DW speaks to former State Department official Tyson Barker about USAID's role in supporting Ukraine and other foreign policy initiatives.
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