Washington D.C., February 12, 2025: President Donald Trump dismissed USAID Inspector General Paul Martin after a report criticized irregularities in a funding freeze for foreign aid programs. The report highlighted concerns over transparency and protocol violations in suspending funds for key international development projects. Martin, who had been leading the investigation, faced backlash from the administration before his termination.
The dismissal has sparked criticism from opposition leaders and watchdog groups, alleging it undermines accountability. The White House justified the move as performance-related, denying connections to the report. Meanwhile, calls for an independent probe into the funding freeze are growing, with lawmakers pushing for increased oversight of USAID operations.
