Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:53am on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday India Global
A US judge has blocked Donald Trump’s move to place 2,200 USAID employees on leave, hours before it was set to take effect. The ruling follows a lawsuit by unions, arguing the action violates the Constitution. Trump, seeking to dismantle the agency, claims it is corrupt and wasteful. The decision restores jobs for affected staff until February 14. USAID, the world's largest aid donor, faces drastic cuts, sparking criticism. “One of the worst foreign policy blunders,” ex-USAID chief Samantha Power warned. The case returns to court Wednesday, with long-term implications for global aid efforts.
