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The Lawfare Podcast
Lawfare Daily: What Is Happening with USAID?
Feb 4, 2025
In a compelling discussion, former USAID insiders George Ingram, Tony Pipa, and Jonathan Katz shed light on the agency's tumultuous past, especially during the early Trump administration. They unpack the ramifications of the foreign assistance freeze and the sudden upheaval of personnel, highlighting the implications for U.S. global standing. The conversation also touches on the legal complexities surrounding funding and the critical importance of bipartisan support for foreign aid, alongside the pressing challenges USAID faces in maintaining its influence on national security.
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- The sudden freeze on foreign assistance by the Trump administration generated significant uncertainty and disrupted crucial development programs worldwide.
- Nonprofits and contractors suffered severe operational paralysis, leading to layoffs and financial instability while undermining the U.S. commitment to its foreign policy objectives.
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