USAID Official Warns of Unnecessary Deaths From Trump's Foreign Aid Block, Then Says He's Been Put on Administrative Leave
Enrich warns of preventable deaths due to USAID dismantling as Trump's aid freeze affects Ebola, malaria, and tuberculosis efforts; DOGE blocks USAID payments despite waiver for lifesaving aid. The Trump administration's dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development will result in unnecessary deaths from withheld aid, according to a senior official. As a result, millions of people worldwide are at risk of suffering from preventable illnesses.
- The decision to block lifesaving aid highlights the consequences of unchecked executive power and the importance of ensuring that humanitarian efforts remain unimpeded by bureaucratic red tape.
- What role will the State Department play in bridging the gap left by USAID's dismantling, and how will this impact the global response to emerging crises like the ongoing Ebola outbreak?