Trump Administration on USAID : US President Donald Trump’s administration has made a big announcement of sacking about 2000 employees in the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Along with this, there is also talk of sending many other employees on leave. This step has been taken when a federal judge recently lifted the temporary stay on the government’s plan during a lawsuit.
Important decision taken after judicial order
US District Judge Carl Nichols dismissed his temporary stay on the government’s plan, which gave the Trump administration the authority to lay off and furlough USAID employees. After this, the administration issued a notice, which said that by Sunday, February 23, 2025, all other employees, except those responsible for mission-critical tasks and designated employees, would be furloughed.
Attacks on foreign aid continue
The move is seen as a continuation of the Trump administration’s attack on USAID. Last month, the agency’s headquarters in Washington were also closed during efforts to curb foreign aid, and thousands of US aid and development programs were halted.
Changes in foreign aid policy
In addition, in a separate case, another judge temporarily lifted the ban on foreign aid and ordered the administration to restore aid to programs around the world. But this decision and subsequent developments make it clear that the Trump administration is working towards further strengthening its policy against foreign aid, while many legal challenges are also being faced against it.
