usaidphotoAlexander Paine
(Commentator based in Austin Texas, USA)

Copyright: @ 2025 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 16 February 2025

Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies

The world has become aware that the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk and a handful of brilliant young techies, has shut down USAID programs and put the entire agency on the chopping block forcing a complete shut-down. Trump, Musk, Rubio and their lieutenants are adamant that this agency must go or be drastically reformed. In my view they are right on target and for many good reasons... Read more

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