The US agency distributes tens of billions of dollars’ worth of aid every year and is a key tool to promote soft power around the world

Warning, article doesn’t really answer the second question.

  • spit_evil_olive_tips@beehaw.org
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    9 hours ago

    from Wikipedia:

    Among the many positive accomplishments by USAID over the course of its history was to help bring an end to apartheid in South Africa through peaceful means.

    as usual, Trump doesn’t give a shit. it’s Musk who hates it. and it’s not hard to figure out why.