Trump Administration Shuts Down USAID, Overhauls U.S. Foreign Aid Strategy

The move to dismantle the humanitarian agency has sparked legal challenges and raised concerns over its global impact.

President Donald Trump has ordered the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the transfer of its essential functions to the State Department.
Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, has played a key role in the agency's shutdown, citing allegations of inefficiency and ideological bias within USAID.
Critics argue the decision is illegal, as USAID was established by Congress, and legal challenges are expected to delay or potentially reverse the move.
The shutdown has disrupted global humanitarian aid, leaving critical programs in areas like famine relief, disease prevention, and disaster response in jeopardy.
Thousands of USAID employees face layoffs, while unions and lawmakers question the administration's authority to dismantle the agency without congressional approval.