Obama, Bush Condemn USAID Dismantling | JQJO

Former Presidents Obama and Bush issued rare criticism of the Trump administration's dismantling of USAID, calling it a "colossal mistake" and a "tragedy." In a farewell video message to USAID staff, they expressed gratitude for their service and predicted future bipartisan support for the agency. The State Department plans to replace USAID with an "America First" initiative. Bono also participated, reciting a poem in support of the agency and its workers.