The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) inspector general, Paul Martin, was fired by the Trump administration just a day after releasing a report warning of the negative impact of agency downsizing. The report highlighted dangers associated with staffing gaps, including the risk of inadvertently funding terrorist organizations and spoilage of food assistance. Martin expressed gratitude to his staff in an email after his removal. USAID contractors have sued the administration to block a funding freeze ordered by Secretary of State Marco Rubio following an executive order from Trump. The administration’s closure of USAID headquarters and decision to place staff on administrative leave has sparked legal action from labor groups. Despite efforts to expedite evacuations for overseas personnel, a judge temporarily halted administrative leave for some staff. The White House did not provide immediate comment on Martin’s dismissal, as the situation continues to unfold amid ongoing legal battles and controversy surrounding USAID operations under the Trump administration.
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