Trump Family and USAID Programs in Africa

SOURCE abcnews.go.com
Melania and Ivanka Trump toured Africa to promote USAID programs, but President Donald Trump is working to dismantle these programs.

Key Points

  • Melania Trump praised USAID programs during her Africa tour in 2018
  • Ivanka Trump led the Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative with USAID to empower women in developing countries
  • President Trump has worked to undermine USAID programs and diversity initiatives in government

Pros

  • Melania and Ivanka Trump promoted USAID programs in Africa to empower women and support educational initiatives
  • USAID programs have helped millions in developing countries and have been praised for their impact

Cons

  • President Trump has worked to dismantle USAID programs, calling them a 'tremendous fraud'
  • The Trump administration has undermined diversity-related initiatives in government, including those supported by USAID