The Democratic Party on Friday has blamed the recent reports of President Trump in considering merging with the US International Development Organization (USAID) and the State Department.
“It is essential to maintain the voice and abilities of independent development within the US government. USAID is an independent facility other than the Ministry of State, and proposals to correct the structure will need parliamentary actions. Written by four Democrats on Friday letter To Jason Gray, a USAID agent.
Letters on page 3 responded to multiple Outlet'' Report The Trump administration has been under the control of the Ministry of State that the Trump administration is considering having a USAID to support communities that support developing countries in many aspects, especially in the conflict.
Jeanne Shahen (NH) and Brian Shaaz (Hawaii) have Gregory Miks (NY) and Lois Frankel (D-FLA), and the USAID staff is placed on vacation and dismissal contractors. He expressed concern about the government's decision to place foreigners. The aid they claimed brought their lives abroad and were dangerous to the house.
“The administration's decision to place advanced leaders on the entire agency during vacation. Programs that are ongoing without confirming their effectiveness and value for how they were labeled under the previous administration. To ensure that the laws and transparent foreign assistance are risky to ensure the law. They made a whirlpool of problems that impaired American reliability around the world. ” letter.
Shaheen is a ranking member of the Senate Diplomatic Committee, and Schatz is a top Democratic Party member of the Senate Budgets Committee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs. Mik is a ranking member of the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, and Frankel is a top Democratic Party of the House of Representatives Budget Committee on the National Security, the Ministry of State, and the related programs.
Politico first reported that the independence of USAID is on the unstable ground and quotes five people near the government. The administration reported on Friday that Trump is considering a legal route that can be used to sign an administrative order that closes USAID independence, and quoted one source of information familiar with the issue.
The institution, which has a budget of over 50 billion dollars, was established in November 1961 and housed in Washington's Ronal Dramblers.
Trump has signed an administrative order to freeze foreign aid for three months, conducted a review of all programs, and instructed him to match the US foreign policy vision. did.
Many Senate Democrats have expressed opposition to Trump's interest in folding USAID under the Umbrella of the State Department.
“Trump is purging USAID employees and intimidating,” said Chuck Schumer, the leader of the Senate's minority, on Friday. post X. in Social Media Platform X, “There are rumors that he will dissolve USAID as an independent institution. It was created by JFK and established by law to promote national security and spread hope. This is established. It is illegal and contrary to our national interest.
The hill reached out to the USAID and the State Department for comments.
