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Opinion: USAID shutdown isn't just a humanitarian issue—it's a threat to American interests

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The website for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has gone dark.

Donald Trump's new administration plans to place the autonomous agency under the control of the state department .

Organizations that provide vital care for vulnerable people around the world are being forced to halt operations.

The decision to freeze USAID , which is part of Trump 's policy to put " America first ," places everyone at risk.

One aid organization referred to the situation as an "absolute dumpster fire" due to uncertainty.

Africa will probably be the region most negatively affected.

Democrats have claimed that Trump does not have the legal authority to eradicate USAID.

They have pledged to try to block approval of Trump 's state department nominations until the shutdown is reversed.

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