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How ending foreign aid could damage U.S. national security

How ending foreign aid could damage U.S. national security

The Trump Administration is halting all foreign aid and dismantling the United States Agency for International Development, the world’s largest single donor. And while USAID should be scrutinized for how it uses taxpayer funding, its supporters say destroying a federal agency doesn't '[promote] the national interest.'

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · WBUR

February 5, 202546m 53s

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The Trump Administration is halting all foreign aid and dismantling the United States Agency for International Development, the world’s largest single donor.

And while USAID should be scrutinized for how it uses taxpayer funding, its supporters say destroying a federal agency doesn't '[promote] the national interest.'

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