Former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, along with U2 frontman Bono, convened on Monday to offer support to USAID employees and to deliver some final criticisms of President Donald Trump following the agency’s closure due to fraud and mismanagement.
The dismantling of USAID is a disgrace, and it is a tragedy,” Obama stated in a video message directed at the departing staff, as reported by The New York Post. “This agency is responsible for some of the most vital work being conducted globally.”
He described the decision as “a monumental error” and remarked, “Eventually, leaders from both political parties will come to understand how essential your contributions are.”
