Shafaq News/ US President DonaldTrump is moving to place the United States Agency for International Development(USAID) under State Department control, a decision that could reshape howWashington distributes foreign aid, according to Reuters.
The National Security Councildiscussed the proposal last week, while a US official confirmed that it is“under consideration, though no final decision has been made.”
Last week, the Trump administrationfroze foreign aid, stating that the move “aligns US assistance with the‘America First’ foreign policy and ensures taxpayer funds are not misused,”arguing that placing USAID under the State Department would “increase oversightand prioritize aid programs that serve US national interests.”
The White House is now exploringlegal avenues for Trump to issue an executive order revoking USAID’sindependence, with one source suggesting such an order may be signed soon.However, it remains unclear whether Trump has the legal authority to bypass Congressand enforce the directive.
Critics argue that merging USAIDinto the State Department could compromise its ability to provide impartialhumanitarian aid, making it more susceptible to political influence. SenateMinority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned the potential move in a post on X,calling it “illegal and against our national interests.”
Meanwhile, images of USAID officesshowed that signs bearing the agency’s official seal had been removed,indicating that its integration into the State Department may already beunderway.
USAID serves as the US government'sprimary agency for civilian foreign aid and development assistance, its statedmission being to “promote democratic values abroad and advance a free,peaceful, and prosperous world.”
Notably, for the fiscal year 2025,the budget request for USAID is $28.3 billion. This budget covers programsaddressing global challenges such as humanitarian crises, climate change, foodinsecurity, and global health security.
Jordan and Egypt are among thecountries that receive the most aid from USAID.
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