Transformative Changes in Foreign Aid

Recent developments have raised significant concerns about the future of USAID, the main agency responsible for U.S. foreign aid. Under the Trump administration, USAID has faced severe criticism, particularly from the America First movement, which argues that foreign aid is an unjust expenditure of American taxpayer dollars. The agency has seen a substantial reduction in staffing, with its number of furloughed employees dropping from around 13,000 to about 300, raising questions about its legality and operational viability. Despite the turmoil, experts suggest that while the agency's existence is threatened, it may not be permanently dismantled, as it could be revived if there is political will in Congress.