Some of the criticized projects included funding for a musical about diversity and inclusion in Ireland and a DEI program in Serbia, which caused harsh criticism among conservative sectors and the American public who considered them completely unnecessary and ideological.
The decision has caused a reaction among activists, Democratic politicians and left-wing public figures. Actress Charlize Theron, for example, publicly denounced the alleged humanitarian consequences of the cuts during an event for her charity, Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Program.
Several former officials with strong affinity for communism, including former Democratic president Barack Obama, have also expressed their hypocritical concern about the global consequences of these cuts. However, during his administration, the problems he claims to denounce grew to an exponential degree around the world.
Recent reports warn that the elimination of most USAID programs could have positive effects on United States accounts that would be improved due to the significant decrease in liabilities the state would face.
