Former President Barack Obama slammed President Trump, labelling his administration’s bold move to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as a colossal mistake.
Obama and former President George W. Bush openly criticized President Trump’s decision to end USAID’s run as an independent agency, while U2 frontman Bono recited poetry at the tearful farewell event.
Meanwhile, Trump has ordered the creation of a new, America First foreign aid organization focused on proper oversight and advancing U.S. interests.
Trump fulfilled another campaign promise by eliminating wasteful government spending and reining in globalist programs that have cost American taxpayers billions of dollars.
The USAID, a six-decade-old organization created during the Kennedy administration, was officially absorbed into the State Department after Trump and his allies identified significant problems with its operations and effectiveness.
Trump did not mince words about the agency, accusing USAID of being run by “radical left lunatics” and pointing out that it was plagued with “tremendous fraud.”
Trump ally Elon Musk went even further, calling the organization “a criminal organization.”
These strong statements reflect growing concerns among conservatives about federal agencies that operate with little accountability while pushing liberal agendas abroad using American tax dollars.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has already announced the replacement for USAID, a new program called America First.
This program will provide foreign aid with proper oversight and a focus on advancing America’s national interests, rather than prioritizing globalist objectives.
This represents a significant shift toward prioritizing American interests in the foreign policy, a stance the Trump administration has consistently championed.
“Gutting USAID is a travesty, and it’s a tragedy. Because it’s some of the most important work happening anywhere in the world,” Obama said.
Obama’s dramatic reaction is telling. By calling the restructuring a “colossal mistake,” the former president revealed just how important these unaccountable global programs are to the Democrat agenda.
The farewell video conference turned into something of a liberal grievance session, with former politicians and celebrities like Bono taking turns lamenting the loss of an agency that has faced repeated criticism for its lack of transparency and questionable spending practices.
Bush also chimed in to defend PEPFAR, his signature AIDS relief program, portions of which were preserved thanks to bipartisan congressional support.
While some humanitarian programs have merit, the Trump administration has made it clear that all foreign aid must advance American interests and undergo proper scrutiny.
The restructuring comes as part of President Trump’s broader effort to eliminate government waste and streamline operations.
By relocating USAID’s essential functions to the State Department and establishing the new America First program, the administration is ensuring that taxpayer dollars sent overseas are properly monitored and aligned with U.S. priorities, rather than globalist agendas.
For conservative Americans tired of seeing their tax dollars squandered on international programs with questionable returns, this restructuring represents a victory for accountability and American sovereignty.
As the liberal establishment and global elites mourn the loss of yet another unaccountable government agency, everyday Americans can celebrate knowing their president is putting their interests first.
