United Nations faces unprecedented liquidity crisis following DOGE USAID cuts

In a shocking turn of events, President Donald Trump’s administration has decided to use Elon Musk’s cryptocurrency, DOGE, to cut funding to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This decision is having a profound impact on the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), as revealed in internal U.N. emails obtained by Fox News Digital.

According to an email sent by Milan Victor Dawoh, president of the U.N. Field Staff Union, approximately $30 million has been removed from the UNDSS’s extra-budgetary resources as a result of the USAID funding cut. This has led to a significant reduction in staffing, with 100 employees expected to lose their jobs and the closure of UNDSS presence in 35 to 45 countries. Regional hubs will be established in the remaining 120 countries where UNDSS will maintain a presence.

Dawoh’s email paints a dire picture of the UNDSS’s financial situation, describing it as the worst liquidity crisis since its establishment. The situation is expected to deteriorate further before any improvement occurs. The email also highlights the distinction between UNDSS as a risk management and analysis entity, rather than a protection agency, which should be communicated clearly to staff.

In response to the funding cut, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the world will be less healthy, safe, and prosperous if the U.S. goes through with recent cuts to U.N. funding. However, Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for Guterres, clarified that UNDSS only received about $20 million from USAID last year, and that most of the department’s budget comes from the U.N. regular budget, a U.N. cost-sharing mechanism, and the peace support account.

Haq explained that the majority of UNDSS personnel are in the field, supporting the security of 180,000 U.N. personnel worldwide. He emphasized the importance of providing effective security for U.N. personnel working in dangerous environments to save lives.

Amidst the financial uncertainty, U.N. staff are reportedly fearful of their immediate future, with concerns about collecting pensions and accessing their United Nations Federal Credit Union accounts. The impact of layoffs on families, particularly those on G-4 visas, could be significant.

As calls for increased U.N. reform grow, President Trump’s executive order calling for a review of funding to the U.N. has sparked debate about the organization’s effectiveness. While Trump sees the U.N.’s potential, he believes it is not being well run. The consequences of using DOGE to cut USAID spending are far-reaching, affecting not only U.N. agencies but also the livelihoods of individuals and families around the world.