‘Ignorance and cruelty’: former USAID official details devastation inflicted by Doge cuts
Summary
Nicholas Enrich, a former USAID official, wrote about the deep impact of major budget cuts and restructuring under President Donald Trump’s administration starting in 2025. USAID funding was paused, many programs were canceled, and the agency was merged into the State Department, causing significant disruptions to global aid efforts.Key Facts
- In 2003, the US made a $15 billion, five-year commitment to fight HIV, which was a major global health effort.
- President Donald Trump paused USAID funding days after taking office in January 2025.
- By July 2025, over 80% of USAID programs were canceled and the agency was merged into the State Department.
- Thousands of contracts worth billions of dollars were canceled, affecting aid delivery worldwide.
- The State Department pushed other countries to replace aid with trade agreements that promote US business interests.
- The cuts potentially affect millions of people’s access to education and healthcare, risking millions of preventable deaths.
- USAID staff described the changes as caused by unqualified people replacing experienced workers.
- Nicholas Enrich’s book and memo highlight the serious consequences of these changes and encourage people to speak up against harmful government actions.
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