President Names Backup Foreign Aid Chiefs Just In Case
Published Date: 1/13/2025
Presidential Document
Summary
If the USAID Administrator can’t do their job, this memo sets a clear line of who steps in next—starting with the Deputy Administrator for Management and Resources, then the Deputy for Policy and Programming, and then other top officials. It makes sure only eligible people fill in, and the President can still choose someone else if needed. This update replaces the old 2008 rules but doesn’t change any budget or agency powers.
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