Trump Administration Cuts 1,600 Jobs at USAID in Major Restructuring

The U.S. Agency for International Development faces sweeping layoffs and program suspensions as part of a broader overhaul of federal agencies under President Trump.

The Trump administration has announced the beheading of 1,600 positions at USAID, with nearly all employees placed on leave, except for those in critical roles.
A federal judge recently lifted a temporary block on the layoffs, allowing the administration to proceed with its restructuring plans.
USAID's operations and aid programs worldwide have largely been halted, raising concerns about the impact on global humanitarian efforts.
President Trump has criticized USAID as wasteful, freezing its budget in January and describing its leadership as radical and inefficient.
The agency, one of the largest of its kind, has played a critical role in global aid efforts, including HIV/AIDS relief and post-conflict reconstruction, with fears mounting over the consequences of its downsizing.