Trump officials will put 4,700 USAID employees on leave and eliminate 1,600 jobs
- Posted on February 24, 2025
- By NPR
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Trump officials will put 4,700 USAID employees on leave and eliminate 1,600 jobs

The decision comes in the wake of a judge's ruling that such a move will not cause irreparable harm to the employees. There will be exceptions for several hundred employees in roles deemed critical.