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Cut USAID Completely and Replace With a Real Organization with 10% It’s $22B Budget, Spend It Wisely

Stock here: what could be we do instead of the $22B to USAID? Say a new department with none of the old perps. $2B budget.

A-Eye sayeth:

If the USAID budget were reduced from $22 billion to $2 billion, the U.S. would have to prioritize aid programs that have the greatest impact and strategic importance. With $2 billion (which is still a large amount), the focus should be on high-return investments that align with both humanitarian goals and U.S. national interests.

  1. Prioritizing Key Aid Areas

A 91% budget cut means aid programs must be laser-focused on areas where:

A small investment yields a massive impact.
U.S. interests are most directly supported.
Other funding sources (private sector, allies, or local governments) can contribute.

Top Priorities for a $2 Billion Budget
Category Proposed Annual Allocation Impact
Disaster Relief & Emergency Aid $600M Fast response to earthquakes, famines, and hurricanes.
Food Security & Agriculture $400M Supporting global food production to prevent mass migration and famine.
Global Health (Vaccination, Malaria, HIV/AIDS) $300M Life-saving medical aid in regions with high mortality rates.
Strategic Alliances & Security Partnerships $300M Aid to key allies (Israel, Taiwan, Ukraine, etc.).
Infrastructure & Clean Water $200M Rural electrification and water projects in friendly nations.
Microfinance & Entrepreneurship $200M Helping people start businesses instead of relying on long-term aid.

  1. Focus on High-Impact, Low-Cost Programs

Instead of spreading aid too thin, funding should go where it matters most:
A. Disaster Relief & Emergency Aid ($600M)

Fast response fund for earthquakes, hurricanes, and conflicts.
Partnerships with Red Cross, World Food Programme (WFP), and Doctors Without Borders.
Only deploy in regions that are geopolitically important or align with U.S. values.

B. Food Security & Agriculture ($400M)

Shift from free food aid to agriculture training and investment.
Example: Instead of shipping food, invest in seeds, irrigation, and training to make regions self-sufficient.

C. Global Health ($300M)

Focus on disease eradication efforts (e.g., malaria, polio, tuberculosis).
Limited vaccine and HIV/AIDS support where U.S. interests align.

D. Strategic Aid to Key Allies ($300M)

Israel, Taiwan, Ukraine, and select NATO partners should receive direct support to counter China and Russia.
Small but targeted investments (cybersecurity, defense, counterterrorism training).

E. Infrastructure & Water ($200M)

Instead of building wasteful projects, focus on small, self-sustaining infrastructure.
Rural electrification, solar, and water purification projects.

F. Microfinance & Entrepreneurship ($200M)

Teach people to build their own businesses, not rely on U.S. aid.
Loans and training for small farmers, shop owners, and tech entrepreneurs.
Example: Support local African entrepreneurs instead of shipping aid.
  1. Cutting Waste & Bureaucracy Eliminate corrupt or ineffective programs.
    Reduce “consultant fees” that eat up aid budgets.
    Use block grants to trusted NGOs instead of heavy government bureaucracy.
    Shift some funding to private charities that operate more efficiently.
  2. Encouraging Private & Allied Contributions

With USAID cut back, U.S. allies and private entities should step up:

NATO & EU nations should increase their global aid spending.
Private charities and corporations can handle non-strategic aid.
Leveraging U.S. businesses (like Tesla, Google, and Microsoft) for tech-based aid solutions.

Conclusion

A $2 billion aid budget—properly allocated—could still support global stability, prevent humanitarian disasters, and serve U.S. interests. By cutting wasteful spending, focusing on self-sufficiency, and shifting some responsibilities to allies and private groups, the U.S. could spend far less while achieving real results.

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