Trump Administration Dismantles USAID, Transfers Foreign Assistance to State Department

Donald Trump dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development and transferred its remaining foreign assistance responsibilities to the State Department. This decision comes amid allegations from U.S. and Latin American officials that USAID used American taxpayer dollars to promote left-wing political causes in Latin America during the Biden administration.

The shift in foreign assistance responsibilities changes how U.S. aid is distributed globally. Officials argue that eliminating USAID's independent operations strengthens cooperation between the State Department and regional governments, particularly in disaster response.

The Trump administration dismantled various influence programs.