The Trump administration is facing a lawsuit from the largest US government workers’ union and a foreign service workers’ association over its decision to nearly shut down the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The lawsuit claims that Trump’s actions are unconstitutional and illegal, resulting in a global humanitarian crisis with disastrous consequences, including the shutdown of efforts to combat malaria and HIV.
Elon Musk has been overseeing the gutting of USAID, with reports indicating that the agency is on the verge of being effectively terminated, leaving millions of people at risk. The decision has already had a detrimental impact on efforts to tackle world hunger, with 500,000 metric tonnes of food worth $340 million left in limbo.
Former USAID head John Atwood has condemned the administration’s actions, stating that the mass termination of personnel will result in the deaths of many people who rely on the agency’s aid. USAID provides crucial humanitarian assistance to numerous countries, particularly those affected by conflict and extreme poverty.
The situation has also had a direct impact on individuals living with HIV in South Africa, according to Africa correspondent Yousra Elgabir. She is set to provide a detailed report on the effects of Trump’s decision on the ground. The lawsuit against the administration highlights the dire consequences of the near-shutdown of USAID and calls for immediate action to prevent further harm to those in need.
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