Trump Reduces 92% of USAID Assistance… Lebanon Exempted –
US State Department spokesperson stated that, following a review by USAID, approximately 5,800 grants worth $54 billion were identified for cancellation as part of the “America First” agenda, representing a 92% reduction.

The statement clarified that these cancellations would allow offices, along with contract and grant officials, to focus on remaining programs, find additional efficiencies, and design future programs more aligned with the administration’s priorities under the “America First” agenda.

The spokesperson also mentioned that programs not canceled include food aid, life-saving medical treatments for diseases such as HIV and malaria, and support for countries such as Haiti, Cuba, Venezuela, Lebanon, and others.

Al Akhbar