The Trump administration announced on Sunday that over 1,600 employees at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) are being fired. Several other staffers of the agency working outside US have been placed on paid administrative leave.
“I regret to inform you that you are affected by a Reduction in Force action,” said an email sent to one of the workers being fired that was reviewed by Reuters. Those who got the note will be let go from federal service effective April 24, the email said.
The only employees who are still working are the leaders and critical staff at USAID.
“As of 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 23, 2025, all USAID direct hire personnel, with the exception of designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership and/or specially designated programs, will be placed on administrative leave globally,” according to the notices sent to USAID workers that were viewed by The Associated Press.
