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This week, Trump shut down USAID. Here’s why China is cheering.

The Trump administration is dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development, which was created in 1961 to counter Soviet influence and provide foreign aid.
A federal judge blocked the administration from putting thousands of USAID staff on paid leave but did not address other dismantling actions.
The administration has paused most USAID programs worldwide with a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance, and the agency's website is no longer operational.
Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, stated that some foreign assistance will continue if it aligns with national interests.

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Hindustan Times

Donald Trump working to dismantle USAID, an agency his wife Melania & daughter Ivanka promoted

It is rather intriguing how UD President Trump is working hard to dismantle USAID, years after his wife Melania and daughter Ivanka praised its work

13 days ago·New Delhi, India

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WLKY

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What is USAID? Get the facts on the agency President Trump is dismantling

From fighting disease to humanitarian needs, the U.S. Agency for International Development has been taking the lead for more than six decades.

15 days ago·Louisville, United States

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The Gateway Pundit

Here Are Some Traumatized Reactions from Woke USAID Workers as the Trump Administration Works to Eliminate Agency for Good

The emotional toll on USAID employees amid drastic cuts by the Trump administration reveals a haunting narrative of despair and uncertainty, as workers confront the potential dismantling of their agency.

15 days ago·United States

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Svenska Dagbladet

Trump keeps his promises – and criticism grows

ANALYSIS. The shutdown of the aid agency USAID is yet another sign that Donald Trump is doing what he promised. Protesters quickly realize that there is little they can do to stop it.

15 days ago·Stockholm, Sweden

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The Hill

This week, Trump shut down USAID. Here’s why China is cheering.

The U.S. decision to shut down USAID has been widely criticized as a strategic victory for China, allowing it to expand its economic and political dominance unchecked.

15 days ago·Washington, United States

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