Ex-Biden Adviser Says Democrats Shouldn’t Fight Trump’s USAID Purge: ‘Foreign Aid Is a Losing Issue

In the latest debate over USAID’s future, former Biden staffer Michael LaRosa suggests that Democrats might be better off not opposing the ongoing purge of the agency, despite its potential illegality. Drawing on lessons from The West Wing, LaRosa argues that the issue of foreign aid is a political non-starter for Democrats, as it’s an unpopular topic with both mainstream Americans and federal workers. Meanwhile, key Democratic strategists like David Axelrod and Rahm Emanuel advise focusing on issues that resonate more with voters rather than getting caught up in battles over foreign spending.