Significant Cuts to USAID Programs

The State Department has enacted large-scale cuts to USAID, eliminating approximately 83% of its programs, as part of President Trump's review of foreign aid funding. This decision was motivated by claims of misuse of taxpayer money and concerns over funds benefiting adversarial forces. Specific cancelled programs included funding for DEI initiatives and projects perceived as politically biased, such as a transgender opera in Colombia and support for LGBT activism in Guatemala. The administration aims to redirect remaining resources towards programs deemed essential for U.S. interests, emphasizing more stringent oversight over U.S. foreign aid expenditures.