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Why Trump Is Targeting Foreign Aid, with Atul Gawande
The Political Scene | The New Yorker
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This chapter examines the recent criticisms aimed at the U.S. Agency for International Development by prominent figures such as President Trump and Elon Musk, emphasizing the unfounded conspiracy theories involved. It also discusses the broader implications these attacks have on foreign aid efforts and the challenges Democrats face in defending the agency's significance.
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