Pregnant Woman's Life Put at Risk: Foreign Service Worker Sues Trump Administration Over USAID Shutdown
2025-02-18
NBC News
A foreign service worker has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that its handling of the USAID shutdown led to his pregnant wife facing life-threatening complications while stationed abroad. The worker claims that the administration's 'rushed, haphazard and poorly planned' actions resulted in his wife being denied emergency medical transport, putting her life and their unborn child at risk. This shocking incident highlights the devastating consequences of government shutdowns on foreign service workers and their families, who rely on the government for critical support and services, including emergency medical care and international health insurance.