One year after the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) by the administration of Donald TrumpA majority of Americans continue to support foreign development aid, according to a poll published Monday. This trend is also observed among some Republican voters and supporters of the MAGA movement.
USAID was eliminated in 2025 as part of a sweeping reorganization led by the Trump administration. This decision was accompanied by the layoff of thousands of employees and a profound reassessment of American international aid policy.
According to the survey, conducted among 2,022 potential voters between June 12 and 16, a majority of respondents believe the United States should continue to fund development aid programs abroad. Support is particularly strong when this aid is presented as targeted and aimed at specific objectives.
The poll also shows that many Republican voters and supporters of Donald Trump remain in favor of certain forms of international aid, particularly when it is perceived as serving the strategic interests of the United States or responding to major humanitarian crises.
These results come as the consequences of the USAID shutdown continue to be felt in several countries dependent on American aid. Numerous humanitarian organizations have warned in recent months of the difficulties encountered in maintaining certain health, food, and development programs.
The survey thus suggests a disconnect between the political choices made by the Trump administration and the opinions of a significant portion of the American electorate, which continues to view international aid as a useful tool of US foreign policy.
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