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Millions At Risk Of Starvation As Trump Freezes Aid

The Trump administration's foreign aid freeze is severely disrupting global famine prevention and response systems, with approximately 500,000 metric tons of food aid worth $340 million currently in limbo.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated emergency food assistance would be exempt from the 90-day spending freeze, but lack of clarity about which programs qualify has effectively halted many relief efforts.

The closure of USAID has left humanitarian organizations unable to get answers about program approvals or receive payments for emergency food operations.

The shutdown of the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) has eliminated a crucial tool for predicting and preventing food crises across 34 countries.

Two major manufacturers of nutritional supplements have received stop-work orders, threatening the supply of life-saving food for severely malnourished children globally.

Approximately 30,000 metric tons of food aid meant for Sudan is sitting in warehouses, with some supplies at risk of spoiling before the end of the 90-day pause.

The U.S. has been the largest single donor of humanitarian aid, providing $64.6 billion over the last five years, representing at least 38% of UN-recorded contributions.

FEWS NET's shutdown has removed a critical source of independent assessment that was often faster and more efficient than the UN-backed IPC system, which requires consensus from local authorities.

The loss of FEWS NET could accelerate the return of famine as the international community loses its ability to monitor and respond to emerging food crises effectively.

As of 2023, nearly 282 million people across 59 countries faced extreme food shortages threatening their lives or livelihoods.

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 @B2XHDKFfrom Alberta  commented…2mos2MO

I think its really selfish and immature what trump is doing, he should be arrested and banned to run for president.

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