$10 Million in Contraceptives Have Been Destroyed on Orders From Trump Officials

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) had purchased $10 million worth of contraceptives, including birth control pills, IUDs, and hormonal implants, for distribution to women in low-income countries. However, these supplies have been destroyed on the orders of Trump administration officials, according to a report. The contraceptives were stored in a Belgian warehouse, where they had been in limbo after the U.S. government reduced its foreign aid. The decision to destroy the contraceptives has been criticized by reproductive health advocates, who argue that it will negatively impact the lives of women in developing countries who rely on these vital resources. The move is seen as part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to limit access to contraception and family planning services, both domestically and internationally. This decision has raised concerns about the impact on women's health and reproductive rights in some of the world's poorest regions.