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USAID Cuts Could Lead to 25 Million Deaths

6/11/2025

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Elon Musk and Donald Trump's decision to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) threatens vital global health initiatives that have saved millions from disease. This drastic move could result in an alarming 25 million additional deaths over the next 15 years. Americans are called to rally behind foreign assistance to preserve the nation's role in global health leadership.

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Elon Musk and Donald Trump's decision to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) threatens vital global health initiatives that have saved millions from disease. This drastic move could result in an alarming 25 million additional deaths over the next 15 years. Americans are called to rally behind foreign assistance to preserve the nation's role in global health leadership.