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Whistleblower Reveals Trump Officials Misunderstood USAID's Role

4/14/2026

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A whistleblower book reports Trump administration officials lacked understanding of USAID's functions, citing February 2025 meeting.
Nicholas Enrich, a former USAID official, recounts officials believed the agency focused only on abortions.
They requested simplified presentations because they likened them to children's television and even suggested a 'zombie apocalypse' theme.
Enrich notes USAID's roles in fighting tuberculosis and malaria.
The meeting ended with a career official expressing concern about undermining USAID.

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Story summary

A whistleblower book reports Trump administration officials lacked understanding of USAID's functions, citing February 2025 meeting.
Nicholas Enrich, a former USAID official, recounts officials believed the agency focused only on abortions.
They requested simplified presentations because they likened them to children's television and even suggested a 'zombie apocalypse' theme.
Enrich notes USAID's roles in fighting tuberculosis and malaria.
The meeting ended with a career official expressing concern about undermining USAID.