Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought told reporters after meeting with Senate Republicans Tuesday that the White House is on board with a substitute amendment to the rescissions package that would exempt PEPFAR, the global anti-AIDS initiative from cuts.
This development today will certainly inspire hope along with much needed financial fire power to continue the fight against AIDS in Africa, especially in light of the weakening of the federal USAID agency. The Trump administration has agreed in cooperation with the Senate to reverse or exempt the earlier cuts made to the Pepfar program. The cuts were made last week in the Big Beautiful Bill. The special program to combat AIDS was initiated two decades ago by Republican President George Bush. Thumbs up to the President on this one. I'm sure former President Bush is pleased along with the millions of children and adults who have dire need for the medical treatments and medicines that will save their lives as a result of the restored funding due to the exemption.
In the meanwhile, keep hope alive and pray that those in need of vital services discontinued due to cut backs to USAID will have their needs met in some miraculous way or manner. We know God is able and in control.
See related blog articles on Pepfar, the AIDS crisis and what some notable celebrities like Alicia Keys, Bono and Oprah have done to raise funds and awareness in helping out in the past and continuing on today. Check out the related blog articles at the links below:
https://cynthiadwilson2.blogspot.com/2025/06/bless-and-save-children.html?m=1&zx=dcf4355389400d4c
https://cynthiadwilson2.blogspot.com/2007/05/aids-crisis-in-africa-what-next.html?m=1
Peace,
Cynthia Wilson
