US administration shuts down USAID following corruption allegations

The Guardian · first seen 12.08.2026

The Trump administration effectively shut down USAID and placed staff on administrative leave after allegations of wasted taxpayer funds on foreign projects.

USAID was effectively shut down and most staff placed on indefinite administrative leave.
The action followed administration claims of wasted taxpayer money on international projects.

Sources

The Guardian — Millions of US tax dollars sent to rightwing European thinktanks. Did any Trump supporters vote for that? | Arwa Mahdawi

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