Trump Administration Shuts Down USAID After Six Decades of Global Aid Work
The Trump administration has officially shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), bringing an end to the 63-year-old agency’s operations.
The closure is part of a broader federal downsizing campaign and aligns with the goals of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency—a new unit tasked with reducing what it calls “bureaucratic excess.”
Established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy after Congress passed the Foreign Assistance Act, USAID functioned as an independent agency dedicated to combating global pov+rty and promoting democratic resilience. For over six decades, it partnered with nations worldwide to deliver humanitarian aid, economic support, and health interventions.
USAID’s contributions were widely regarded as pivotal in several historic global milestones. It played a leading role in the Green Revolution, credited with helping save over a billion lives through improved agricultural practices.
The agency also partnered with international bodies to strengthen global health systems—efforts that contributed to a 69% drop in child mortality rates since 1990.
However, the Trump administration had gradually slashed funding to many of USAID’s signature programs, leading to the weakening and eventual shutdown of several key initiatives.
While critics have condemned the move as a setback for U.S. global leadership and humanitarian outreach, administration officials insist the decision reflects a strategic shift toward domestic priorities and leaner governance.
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