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Trump Administration Wastes $10M in Contraceptives for Poor

9/12/2025

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The Trump administration destroyed nearly $10 million in contraceptives meant for low-income countries, according to The New York Times.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) purchased these items before its dismantling.
The destroyed products included birth control pills and hormonal implants, valued at about $9.7 million.
USAID claimed the contraceptives "induced abortion," a statement deemed false by the NYT.
Internal documents showed offers from organizations to accept the contraceptives, which the government rejected.

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The Trump administration destroyed nearly $10 million in contraceptives meant for low-income countries, according to The New York Times.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) purchased these items before its dismantling.
The destroyed products included birth control pills and hormonal implants, valued at about $9.7 million.
USAID claimed the contraceptives "induced abortion," a statement deemed false by the NYT.
Internal documents showed offers from organizations to accept the contraceptives, which the government rejected.