Recent developments surrounding the funding cuts to USAID have raised serious concerns among humanitarian organizations and experts. Missteps during this transition have led to confusion and claimed that the reduced budget could result in increased migration and suffering worldwide. Various opinions highlight that the end of USAID could further empower autocratic regimes in Asia, with critics arguing that this diminishes the ability of the U.S. to support vulnerable populations. Voices from the field suggest that the cuts leave aid workers and marginalized communities in an uncertain and perilous position. Furthermore, there are urgent calls to Congress to increase funding, as many fear that the demise of USAID could cost lives and exacerbate global health crises, especially among children. The emotional toll of layoffs and the dismantling of support systems for foreign aid workers has also prompted discussions on the long-term ramifications for U.S. foreign assistance and its national strategy.