Bangladesh, Feb. 8 -- In a move that has sent shockwaves across Washington and the international aid community, President Donald Trump has called for the closure of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), citing “unprecedented levels of corruption.” The announcement, made through Trumps social media platform, Truth Social, comes as part of a broader initiative to cut government spending and scrutinize federal agencies accused of inefficiency and waste.

As one of his first executive orders after taking office, Trump suspended all US foreign aid, pending a three-month review of expenditures. This decision aligns with his administrations goal of reducing unnecessary government spending and ensuring that taxpayer mon...