In a significant shift, the Trump administration has put hundreds of USAID contractors and dozens of senior officials on administrative leave, citing alleged resistance to new foreign aid directives aimed at prioritizing American interests. The aid freeze has led to a cancellation of consultations with partners and strict scrutiny over all programs. Reports indicate a high-level purge aimed at stifling dissent within the agency, with many employees instructed to pause public communications and reassess their aid distribution strategies. Concerns have been raised about the impact of this restructuring on humanitarian efforts and the overall approach to international assistance.