Bush, Obama Join Forces To Criticize Closing Of USAID By Trump
Former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama joined U2 frontman Bono on Monday to console USAID employees and take some final shots at President Donald Trump after the agency was shut down over fraud and mismanagement.Gutting USAID is a travesty, and it’s a tragedy,” Obama said in a video message to outgoing staff, The New York Post reported. “Because it’s some of the most important work happening anywhere in the world.”
He called the move “a colossal mistake” and added, “Sooner or later, leaders on both sides of the aisle will realize how much you are needed.”
Bush, Obama, and Bono all appeared via videoconference to speak directly to USAID staff as the agency was officially shuttered following a federal probe into corruption and abuse. Media were not present, but clips from the event were reviewed by the Associated Press.
USAID, founded under the Kennedy administration, was created to provide foreign economic aid. But earlier this year, it became one of the first targets of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, which was established by President Trump to root out government waste. Then-DOGE head Elon Musk slammed the agency as “a viper’s nest of radical-left Marxists who hate America.”
Former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama joined U2 frontman Bono on Monday to console USAID employees and take some final shots at President Donald Trump after the agency was shut down over fraud and mismanagement.Gutting USAID is a travesty, and it’s a tragedy,” Obama said in a video message to outgoing staff, The New York Post reported. “Because it’s some of the most important work happening anywhere in the world.”
He called the move “a colossal mistake” and added, “Sooner or later, leaders on both sides of the aisle will realize how much you are needed.”
Bush, Obama, and Bono all appeared via videoconference to speak directly to USAID staff as the agency was officially shuttered following a federal probe into corruption and abuse. Media were not present, but clips from the event were reviewed by the Associated Press.
USAID, founded under the Kennedy administration, was created to provide foreign economic aid. But earlier this year, it became one of the first targets of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, which was established by President Trump to root out government waste. Then-DOGE head Elon Musk slammed the agency as “a viper’s nest of radical-left Marxists who hate America.”
BREAKING: Savannah Guthrie’s husband VANISHES in the middle of the night… and what his wife just revealed will SHOCK you to your core!
In a chilling turn of events that has gripped the nation, whispers of mystery surround the family of NBC’s “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie.
Late-breaking reports suggest her husband, Michael Feldman, suddenly disappeared under the cover of darkness, sparking frantic speculation across social media and beyond.
But in a heartbreaking revelation, Savannah herself has broken her silence with a detail no one saw coming—shifting the spotlight to an even darker family crisis.
The drama began unfolding in early February when Savannah’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, vanished from her Tucson, Arizona home in what authorities describe as a possible abduction.
Blood drops on the porch, tampered security cameras, and chilling doorbell footage pointed to foul play.
Police quickly ruled out family involvement, including Savannah, her siblings, and Michael Feldman, clearing them as suspects.
Yet the search dragged on for weeks, with hundreds of investigators chasing over 20,000 tips and no arrests.
Amid the agony, Michael Feldman—communications consultant and devoted father of two—became a quiet pillar of strength. He shuttled between New York and Arizona, supporting Savannah as she stepped away from the “Today” show.
He made an emotional visit to her colleagues, leaving many in tears as he expressed graтιтude for the outpouring of love. Public sightings showed him somber yet composed, escorting the children through airports and arriving in Tucson to stand by his wife.
Then came the bombshell: Savannah, fighting back tears in a raw Instagram video, announced the family is now offering up to $1 million in reward money for information leading to her mother’s safe return—pushing the total pot to $1.2 million with law enforcement contributions.
“We are aching,” she said. “We still believe in a miracle… but we need to know where she is. Someone knows how to find our mom and bring her home.”
The plea came on day 24 of the disappearance, as volunteers defied warnings to scour the desert and conspiracy theories swirled online.
While rumors of Michael’s “sudden vanishing” may stem from misreported sightings or heightened anxiety, the reality is far more tragic: the entire family remains united in desperation.
Feldman has shared FBI-released surveillance of a potential suspect and spoken out sparingly, urging the public to call 1-800-CALL-FBI anonymously.
No ransom demands have been confirmed, but the targeted nature of the incident raises haunting questions.
As the investigation intensifies with federal involvement, the Guthries cling to hope. Savannah’s revelation isn’t about her husband’s disappearance—it’s a desperate cry for answers in a nightmare that has stolen her mother and shaken a nation.
Will the million-dollar reward unlock the truth, or will the darkness of that fateful night forever haunt this high-profile family? The world watches, prays, and waits.
TUCSON’S TERROR ‘Bloody rock & glove found mile from Nancy Guthrie’s home’ as neighbors say they’re too scared to sleep after bed snatch
A couple claim to have found a pair of blood-stained gloves and a rock with droplets on it near to Nancy Guthrie’s homeCredit: Youtube/..News 4 Tucson KVOA-TV..
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie 4 The 84-year-old mother of television host Savannah Guthrie went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on the night of January 31Credit: Reuters
A fresh wave of fear has swept through Tucson after a blood-stained glove and rock were reportedly found just one mile from the home of missing grandmother Nancy Guthrie, as the desperate search for her enters its fourth agonizing week.
A masked intruder wearing black gloves was seen tampering with Nancy’s doorbell camera on the night she went missingCredit: X
The discovery has left residents terrified, with neighbors admitting they are too frightened to sleep at night following the shocking disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, who was allegedly taken from her bedroom in the early hours of February 1.
According to local outlet KVOA, a couple walking through desert terrain on February 11 say they came across two black gloves stained with what appeared to be blood, along with a nearby rock showing dark droplets believed to be blood.
Neighbors and friends of the family are too scared to go to sleep at night since Nancy was taken from her bedroom around 2am on February 1Credit: Getty
The items were allegedly found discarded off Campbell Avenue in the Catalina Foothills area — approximately one mile from Nancy’s home.
Speaking anonymously, the couple said one glove was lying on the ground roughly 10 feet away from the rock, while another glove appeared to be resting directly on top of it.
After taking a closer look, the wife said the glove immediately stood out.
“It didn’t just look like a regular glove. It appeared ripped, and there were dark stains that looked like blood,” she explained.
She added that the markings were concentrated near the wrist and index finger, with visible tearing that raised alarm.
“It looked like something that could have been used for something serious — possibly what authorities have been searching for.”
The husband said the rock beneath the glove appeared to show a dried blood drop, reinforcing their concern.
“It looked like a splatter — not fresh, but dried. Enough that it didn’t feel random.”
Crucially, the couple said they did not touch or move anything, instead photographing the scene and immediately contacting the sheriff’s department.
Deputies responded and questioned the pair, who were later allowed to leave while investigators reportedly remained at the scene until around 2am.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department later confirmed that multiple gloves have been recovered in the surrounding area and sent for analysis, though officials declined to confirm whether the specific items found by the couple were formally logged as evidence.
“Detectives and agents have collected multiple gloves from the area, and analysis is part of the investigation,” the department said.
Authorities also revealed that while several gloves have been tested, no DNA matches have yet been found in the FBI’s database.
However, investigators previously disclosed a significant development: DNA recovered from one glove appears consistent with gloves worn by a masked intruder captured tampering with Nancy’s doorbell camera on the night she vanished.
An Federal Bureau of Investigation spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the DNA profile “appears to match the gloves of the subject seen in surveillance footage.”
Officials have also confirmed that mystery DNA found inside Nancy’s home does not belong to anyone close to her.
Chilling images previously released show drops of blood outside the $1 million Tucson property, alongside signs of forced entry. It remains unclear whether that blood is linked to the same DNA referenced by authorities.
Despite the disturbing clues, no suspects or persons of interest have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made. Investigators recently acknowledged they possess names and photos potentially linked to the masked figure, but none have been released.
As the investigation stalls, fear has taken hold of the community.
Neighbors say they are on edge, struggling to sleep since Nancy was taken from her bedroom around 2am.
Nevada-based broadcaster and longtime family friend Bill Buckmaster described the situation as a “living nightmare.”
“This has shocked Tucson to the core,” he told NBC News.
“Those who know Savannah and her family are devastated. Some friends are having real trouble even sleeping.”
“We just want Nancy home. We want this to end with a positive resolution.”
Timeline: The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
January 31: Nancy is last seen by family
5:32pm: She visits her daughter’s home for dinner
9:48pm: Nancy is dropped off at her Tucson home; garage door closes shortly after
February 1:
1:47am: Doorbell camera disconnects
2:12am: Motion detected near the camera
2:28am: Nancy’s pacemaker app disconnects from her phone
11am: Church contacts family after Nancy fails to attend service
12:03pm: Family calls 911
February 2: Home declared a crime scene
February 4: Family releases emotional video pleading for proof of life
