Trump administration cuts 2,000 USAID jobs, puts thousands on leave
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 24, 2025, 06:20 IST | Updated: Feb 24, 2025, 06:20 IST
The Trump administration announced on Sunday that it would place most personnel at the USAID on paid administrative leave, eliminating approximately 1,600 positions within the United States.
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