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Obama and Bush Slam Trump for USAID Closure

7/1/2025

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In a powerful farewell video, former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, joined by Bono, fiercely criticized the Trump administration's decision to close USAID. Obama labeled it a "colossal mistake," while Bush highlighted the agency's vital contributions to saving lives through initiatives like PEPFAR. Founded by JFK, USAID will now be absorbed into the State Department, raising concerns about its future impact.

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In a powerful farewell video, former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, joined by Bono, fiercely criticized the Trump administration's decision to close USAID. Obama labeled it a "colossal mistake," while Bush highlighted the agency's vital contributions to saving lives through initiatives like PEPFAR. Founded by JFK, USAID will now be absorbed into the State Department, raising concerns about its future impact.