On the recordJuly 1, 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.
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…”
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Obama criticized the defunding of USAID and highlighted its importance in global efforts.
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