Trump Fired 2,000 USAID Employees via Email
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The new leadership of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has fired 2,000 employees via email. Additionally, about 1,000 employees from the diplomatic service and related agencies worldwide have been placed on paid leave in the same manner.
The New York Times obtained copies of the emails sent to USAID employees on the night of February 23. However, those working on "critically important programs," as well as top management and special project developers, were exempt from the layoffs. The mass dismissal is being carried out under the "workforce reduction" mechanism and is part of Trump's initiative to completely freeze all U.S. foreign aid.
Last week, USAID leadership also dismissed 400 more employees involved in providing emergency humanitarian aid. Previously, it was reported that after a 90-day review, the project could be reinstated. However, there has been no further update from USAID representatives on this matter.
After the start of his new presidential term, Donald Trump, along with billionaire Elon Musk, launched a program to shut down USAID, calling it a "criminal organization."
Following this, Democrats filed lawsuits against the U.S. president and his appointees at USAID. On February 21, the court reviewed these cases and allowed the agency's leadership to continue the layoffs and the placement of employees on leave. Currently, the company is led by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Last week, USAID leadership also dismissed 400 more employees involved in providing emergency humanitarian aid. Previously, it was reported that after a 90-day review, the project could be reinstated. However, there has been no further update from USAID representatives on this matter.
After the start of his new presidential term, Donald Trump, along with billionaire Elon Musk, launched a program to shut down USAID, calling it a "criminal organization."
Following this, Democrats filed lawsuits against the U.S. president and his appointees at USAID. On February 21, the court reviewed these cases and allowed the agency's leadership to continue the layoffs and the placement of employees on leave. Currently, the company is led by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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