WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, issued the following statement after President Trump’s unlawful attempt to eliminate the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and place the independent agency’s functions under the U.S. State Department.
“President Trump’s attempt to dismantle USAID without Congressional approval is illegal, and it will weaken America’s national security,” said Senator Rosen. “USAID does critical work to develop and strengthen U.S. partnerships that protect our nation, including through addressing conflicts and stopping the spread of pandemics around the world. Make no mistake, ceding America’s global leadership is a gift to Vladimir Putin and the Chinese Communist Party, who will use this opportunity to attempt to take our place on the world stage. I will continue working with colleagues to stop the reckless shuttering of USAID and ensure that U.S. influence remains strong.”
Earlier this week, Senator Rosen joined Senate Foreign Relations Committee colleagues in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding an explanation of recent troubling developments at USAID, including reports that individuals who identified themselves as working for the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) accessed USAID’s main headquarters, American citizens’ data, and classified spaces.
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