THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump’s Angry Rant at USAID Instantly Undercut by Surprise Rubio Video
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Feb 7, 2025 
Jeremy Konyndyk, a former senior USAID official and current president of Refugees International, shares insights on Trump's alarming claims against USAID. The discussion dives into Secretary of State Marco Rubio's past support for foreign aid amid the growing rift between his stance and Trump's. Konyndyk highlights the potential humanitarian fallout from reduced funding, the vital role of USAID in global issues, and the worrying trend of diminishing American leadership in international aid. The clash of ideologies between Trump, Rubio, and Musk raises critical questions for the future of democracy.
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HIV Vaccine Trial Disrupted
- Elon Musk's actions have disrupted an eight-country HIV vaccine trial.
- This has halted progress towards a potential vaccine and demonstrates the damaging consequences of his actions.
PEPFAR Disruptions
- The US supports 20 million people globally on antiretroviral treatments through PEPFAR.
- The current aid freeze risks disrupting these treatments, potentially leading to resurgent HIV infections.
Darfur Crisis
- In Darfur, a current famine and genocide are worsening due to US-funded health clinic closures.
- These clinics provide essential services like safe motherhood and malnutrition treatment, and their closure will have dire consequences.