US President Trump commissioned billionaire Elon Musk by dissolution USAID, which, according to diplomats, caused irreparable damage and disrupted the confidence of the key allies.
More than 700 US diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the USAID (USAID) have expressed disagreement with USAID liquidation through the internal communication channel. According to them, this step undermines the leadership of the US and creates a power vacuum that will be completed by China and Russia. Reuters reported on Wednesday.
Diplomats argue that the freezing of almost all foreign aid by President Donald Trump’s administration also threatens US diplomats and soldiers, as well as the lives of millions of people abroad who are dependent on the US aid.
Concerns about growth influence of opponents
“The decision to freeze or terminate the contracts without their meaningful review threatens our partnerships with key allies, interferes with confidence and creates space for opponents to expand their influence,” he says in a letter available to Reuters.
In his agenda “America in the first place”, Trump ordered a 90-day suspension of all foreign aid provided by USAID.
According to diplomats, this step has already caused irreparable damage and suffering to millions of people around the world. They state that, despite statements about exceptions to life -saving programs, their funding is still suspended.
Not charity but strategic instrument
“Foreign aid is not a charity. It is a strategic tool that stabilizes regions, prevents conflicts and supports US interests, “the letter says.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs refused to comment on the reservations of the diplomats. “We do not comment on leaked internal communication,” he told Reuters.
In the fiscal year of 2023, the United States provided global aid of $ 72 billion through USAID. After the re -evaluation of 6200 multi -year contracts, Trump’s administration decided to cancel almost $ 5800 of them worth $ 54 billion. USAID released or sent to the so -called. Administrative holidays thousands of employees and suppliers.
