President Donald J. Trump has called for the immediate shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), alleging rampant fraud and mismanagement of funds within the agency.
In a strongly worded post on Truth Social at 9:31 AM Eastern Time this morning, Trump stated that USAID’s spending practices have led to corruption “at levels rarely seen before.” He further claimed that a significant portion of the agency’s funds have been used fraudulently and described the situation as “totally unexplainable.”
“USAID is driving the radical left crazy, and there is nothing they can do about it because the way in which the money has been spent, so much of it fraudulently, is totally unexplainable,” Trump wrote. “The corruption is at levels rarely seen before. CLOSE IT DOWN!”
The statement marks one of the most direct attacks by the president on the federal agency, which is responsible for overseeing U.S. humanitarian and development aid around the world. USAID has long been a key instrument of American foreign policy, providing assistance in global health, disaster relief, democracy promotion, and economic development.
Political and Policy Implications
Trump’s call to shut down USAID is expected to ignite fierce debate in Congress, particularly as lawmakers negotiate government funding and foreign aid allocations. The administration has not yet released specific details on what a potential shutdown of USAID would entail or how it would impact ongoing aid programs.
Critics argue that eliminating USAID could weaken America’s global influence and humanitarian leadership, especially amid ongoing conflicts and crises worldwide. Supporters of Trump’s stance, however, have long pushed for reducing foreign aid spending, arguing that taxpayer dollars should be redirected toward domestic priorities.
It remains unclear whether Trump’s administration will take immediate executive action against USAID or push for congressional approval to dismantle or restructure the agency. White House officials have yet to issue a formal statement on the president’s post.
As this story develops, political analysts suggest that Trump’s remarks could signal a broader shift in U.S. foreign aid policy, particularly as his administration continues to emphasize an “America First” approach.
This is a developing story. Updates to follow.
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