Iconic singer Elton John spoke out against the Trump administration's decision to cut funding to USAID and terminate contracts related to the HIV response.

Music icon Elton John has spoken out against the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts. The Elton John AIDS Foundation, established by the British musician in 1992, said it was “gravely concerned” by President Donald Trump’s decision to terminate over 90% of USAID contracts,

The Trump administration announced plans on Thursday (Feb. 27) to eliminate more than 90% of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s foreign aid contracts, as well as $60 billion in overall U.S. assistance worldwide, according to the Associated Press. USAID has been the world’s largest single aid provider for decades.

Elton John is raising the flag that President Donald Trump's budget cuts to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will have a hugely negative impact on the global response to HIV prevention and resources.

Acclaimed singer Elton John has slammed President Trump over his reckless decision to cut USAID by 90%, claiming it will affect the HIV response.