President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he ordered nearly all U.S. Agency for International Development workers off their jobs. The decision was part of the Trump administration’s efforts to rein in government spending.
USAID is the primary government agency responsible for organizing the distribution of funds to help countries worldwide “recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms,” according to its website.
Multiple reports revealed that all workers will be placed on leave starting Friday night, according to Trump’s directive. All international staff will be recalled by Friday, and international missions and operations have been halted. CBS News reported that those considered to be part of “mission-critical functions, core leadership, and specially designated programs” were exempt from these changes. Agency executives
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