Former Presidents and Bono Speak Out Against USAID Cuts
Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush delivered rare open criticism of the Trump administration -- and singer Bono held back tears as he recited a poem -- in an emotional video farewell on Monday with staffers of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, along with singer Bono, expressed their disapproval of the Trump administration's decision to reduce funding for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as the agency's last day unfolded.
Obama and Bush, in a joint video message, highlighted the importance of USAID's work in promoting global assistance and humanitarian aid, emphasizing the detrimental impact of the funding cuts. The emotional farewell captured Bono reciting a poignant poem, visibly moved by the situation.
The trio's public rebuke of the Trump administration's policies underscored the concerns over the implications of reducing support for international development efforts.
News Brewery | Jun 30, 2025