The Warning with Steve Schmidt Trump's USAID Cuts Will Cost The Lives Of MILLIONS
Jul 23, 2025
The discussion highlights the chaos brought on by Trump's leadership and the troubling consequences of his USAID cuts, predicting a significant humanitarian crisis. It compares Trump's decision-making style with past presidents, emphasizing the importance of competent leadership. The conversation also addresses the rising geopolitical tensions due to the mismanagement of foreign aid and warns of the potential dangers to democracy, urging an increase in voter participation ahead of the upcoming elections.
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Trump’s Aesthetic Over Competence
- Trump values appearances and roles over effectiveness in his appointments.
- He rewards loyalty and symbolic gestures rather than capability or competence.
Geopolitical Impact of USAID Cuts
- Trump administration's food aid cuts are one of the greatest geopolitical mistakes in recent history.
- USAID abolition gifts China and Russia significant influence, especially in Africa.
Aid Cuts Cost Millions of Lives
- Trump’s suspension of American aid will cost 14 million lives globally.
- This is a grave humanitarian legacy of cruelty by the Trump regime.