Barack Obama: “Gutting USAID is a travesty, and it's a tragedy. Because it's some of…”

On the recordJune 30, 2025

Gutting USAID is a travesty, and it's a tragedy. Because it's some of the most important work happening anywhere in the world.

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Jun 30, 2025

Obama expressed his disapproval of the cuts to USAID during the event.

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Barack Obama: “Gutting USAID is a travesty, and it's a tragedy. Because it's some of the most important work happening anywhere in the…”