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Barack Obama, George Bush Slam Trump over USAID Shutdown and Global Health Fallout

  • On June 30, 2025, USAID ended its six-decade history as an independent agency and was integrated into the State Department within a newly established America First office.
  • This change followed Trump administration decisions starting in March 2025 to cancel 83% of USAID programs, citing misalignment with American interests and radical political agendas.
  • Both Barack Obama and George W. Bush, along with Bono, voiced strong criticism of the shutdown, highlighting USAID’s impact in saving 25 million lives through efforts such as the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief .
  • Obama condemned the reduction of USAID funding as both disastrous and deeply unfortunate, while Bush praised the agency’s efforts, emphasizing how its work reflects the true spirit and compassion of America.
  • The funding cuts could result in millions of preventable deaths by the year 2030 and jeopardize vital infrastructure, posing serious threats to global health if financial support is not reinstated.
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Raw Story broke the news in United States on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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