Restore USAID funding to uphold humanitarian values, national security

The Trump administration's decision to terminate nearly all USAID programs is deeply concerning and will have devastating consequences globally. USAID supports vital humanitarian and development projects in over 120 countries, working to prevent the spread of diseases, eliminate poverty, and provide life-saving assistance in crisis zones. Cutting these programs will lead to loss of life, particularly in areas facing widespread starvation and lack of access to essential healthcare services. The stated rationale of ensuring taxpayer dollars are used to make America "stronger, safer, and more prosperous" is misguided. USAID's work strengthens global stability, mitigates the spread of diseases that could reach American shores, and fosters economic development that creates new markets for U.S. businesses. Gutting this agency undermines U.S. national security and economic interests in the long run. I urge you to take immediate action to restore full funding and operations for USAID programs. The human cost of these reckless cuts is unconscionably high. America's standing as a humanitarian leader and our core values are at stake. We must reinstate this vital foreign aid to uphold our moral obligation and strategic interests abroad.