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US Aid Cuts Could Lead to 14 Million Deaths

9/2/2025

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The Lancet reported that U.S. foreign aid cuts could result in 14 million preventable deaths worldwide.
The Trump administration terminated USAID on July 1, citing waste and fraud.
Aid will be redirected through the State Department, but delays may exacerbate food waste and fatalities.
The White House faces bipartisan criticism for using "pocket rescissions" to reduce approved funding.

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Story summary

The Lancet reported that U.S. foreign aid cuts could result in 14 million preventable deaths worldwide.
The Trump administration terminated USAID on July 1, citing waste and fraud.
Aid will be redirected through the State Department, but delays may exacerbate food waste and fatalities.
The White House faces bipartisan criticism for using "pocket rescissions" to reduce approved funding.