5 Christian Groups Respond to Trump’s Foreign-Aid Freeze

The U.S. Department of State issued a 90-day freeze on foreign aid, which was met with concerns from a number of Christian humanitarian groups whose efforts were affected. In an article by Time Magazine, the suspension affected the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)—which, at roughly $40 billion, makes up for less than 1% of the federal budget— and all of its programs except for a small group of programs attending to matters involving life-threatening hunger or medical emergencies.USAID will also be led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the time being. Additionally, USAID staff members except those “responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership, and specially designated programs”—were placed on leave last week, and those working in overseas missions were informed that arrangements would be made for them to return to the U.S. within 30 days.With that introduction, here are 5 Christian groups that have issued responses to Trump’s foreign aid freeze.Photo Credit: ©Facebook/World Vision International
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