Trump Announces USAID Closure by July 2025

The Trump administration has announced the closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) by July 2025, with most functions transferring to the State Department. This decision, which will reduce USAID's workforce from around 10,000 to just 15 positions, has been met with widespread criticism for its potential disruption to global humanitarian aid, including vital programs like childhood vaccines and malaria prevention. Secretary of State Marco Rubio justified the restructuring by claiming USAID had deviated from its original mission and had become fiscally irresponsible. The reorganization aims to align foreign assistance with U.S. diplomatic priorities. Despite the controversy, Trump has defended the changes as necessary for reorienting foreign aid to better serve U.S. interests.