ABC News: Trump’s strict foreign funding freeze sparks panic among international aid groups

“This represents a stark retreat from America’s longstanding commitment to easing suffering, saving lives, and helping communities build their own path to prosperity,” said Tom Hart, President and CEO of InterAction.

"Without proper development programming to build resilience and self-sufficiency, countries will remain perpetually dependent on short-term fixes and emergency humanitarian assistance—creating an endless cycle that ultimately costs American taxpayers more, not less."