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Trump's $7.9 Billion Aid Cut Sparks Outrage and Concerns

7/17/2025

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The Trump administration's bold proposal to slash $7.9 billion in foreign aid has raised alarms, as critics challenge the unfounded claims of waste at USAID. Essential humanitarian programs hang in the balance, while a watchdog group exposes troubling misuse of PEPFAR funds, potentially backing organizations that violate U.S. policy on prostitution.

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The Trump administration's bold proposal to slash $7.9 billion in foreign aid has raised alarms, as critics challenge the unfounded claims of waste at USAID. Essential humanitarian programs hang in the balance, while a watchdog group exposes troubling misuse of PEPFAR funds, potentially backing organizations that violate U.S. policy on prostitution.