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Trump Administration Moves to Take Control of USAID
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In a dramatic move signaling a shift in U.S. foreign policy, the Trump administration, with the backing of billionaire Elon Musk, has sought to exert control over the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The decision, which could drastically reshape U.S. humanitarian efforts, has raised concerns about national security and the future of global aid, especially in regions where Catholic charitable missions are active.
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2/3/2025 (1 year ago)
Published in U.S.
Keywords: Elon Musk, Trump, Trump Administration, USAID
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