The inspector general at the U.S. Agency for International Development, Paul Martin, was fired after releasing a report warning of the negative impact of the Trump administration’s downsizing of the agency. The report highlighted staffing gaps that could lead to funding for terrorist organizations and put millions in food assistance at risk. Martin was notified of his dismissal via email and thanked his staff for their work. The White House did not immediately comment on the firing. In response to Trump’s funding freeze, USAID contractors sued the administration, and legal action was taken against the decision to put staff on administrative leave. Efforts to expedite evacuations and place staff on leave were temporarily paused by a judge. The firing of Martin, along with other actions taken by the Trump administration, has raised concerns about the impact on USAID’s operations and oversight functions.
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