US government destroys $10 million in contraceptives destined for developing nations

The US government destroyed nearly $10 million in contraceptives intended for developing nations. This action followed the dismantling of USAID by the Trump administration. The contraceptives, stored in Belgium, were destroyed because USAID cited concerns they could be used for abortions, despite them only preventing pregnancy. Aid organizations offered to purchase them, but their offers were rejected. Belgian authorities attempted to prevent the destruction, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The decision to dismantle USAID has been linked to potential millions of additional deaths by the end of the decade.