Meg Kelly

Meg Kelly, a senior reporter for The Washington Post's Visual Forensics team, sheds light on the tragic outcomes of the USAID funding pause during the Trump administration. She recounts the heartbreaking stories of Souza and Gilbert, two children who depended on medications that remained undelivered due to bureaucratic delays. Meg discusses the widespread impact on 41 countries, highlighting logistical challenges and the confusion over ownership of supplies. With estimates of numerous preventable deaths, she emphasizes the urgent need for effective aid delivery and policy accountability.