In a move that has sent shockwaves across Washington and the international aid community, President Donald Trump has called for the closure of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), citing “unprecedented levels of corruption.” The announcement, made through Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, comes as part of a broader initiative to cut government spending and scrutinize federal agencies accused of inefficiency and waste.

As one of his first executive orders after taking office, Trump suspended all US foreign aid, pending a three-month review of expenditures. This decision aligns with his administration’s goal of reducing unnecessary government spending and ensuring that taxpayer money is used effectively. Leading this effort is the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who has labeled USAID a “criminal organization.”

“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 on Truth Social on February 7.

According to Trump, USAID has been funneling billions of dollars into media companies as part of a scheme to generate positive coverage for Democratic politicians. He specifically accused the organization of directing $8 million to Politico, a media outlet he frequently criticizes for its alleged bias against conservatives.

Trump’s accusations against USAID suggest that the agency has been........

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