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Bono Warns: Aid Cuts Threaten Lives Amid Rising Anger

5/30/2025

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Bono voiced his alarm over the rising anger from U.S. religious groups as crucial aid programs like USAID and PEPFAR face cuts. He passionately underscored how these initiatives are lifelines for millions battling AIDS worldwide, revealing a troubling gap between the hopes of voters and the reality of government decisions.

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Bono voiced his alarm over the rising anger from U.S. religious groups as crucial aid programs like USAID and PEPFAR face cuts. He passionately underscored how these initiatives are lifelines for millions battling AIDS worldwide, revealing a troubling gap between the hopes of voters and the reality of government decisions.