Former Presidents Bush and Obama, joined by Bono, criticized the closure of USAID, emphasizing its vital role in global humanitarian work and the lives it has saved. They condemned the move as shortsighted and a loss for both U.S. leadership and vulnerable populations worldwide. Meanwhile, the Trump administration, through DOGE and Secretary Rubio, framed the closure as a necessary step to prioritize American interests and increase accountability. With USAID absorbed by the State Department, the debate over the balance between efficiency and global aid continues.
