Trump responds to pleas for help as hundreds feared dead after massive quake rocks Myanmar, Thailand

A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, causing widespread destruction and a significant loss of life. 

The quake's epicenter was near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, leading to the collapse of buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure. Tremors were felt as far away as Bangkok, Thailand, where a high-rise building under construction collapsed, resulting in additional casualties. As of March 29, the death toll has surpassed 1,600 in Myanmar, with thousands more injured or missing. ​The Guardian+3Latest news & breaking headlines+3ABC News+3ABC News+2The Guardian+2Latest news & breaking headlines+2Financial Times

In response to the disaster, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would provide assistance to the affected regions. Speaking at the White House, he stated, "We're going to be helping. We've already alerted the people. Yeah, it's terrible what happened." ​AP News


Despite the administration's commitment to aid, recent organizational changes within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have raised concerns about the efficiency of the response. The Trump administration has initiated significant cuts to foreign assistance programs, leading to the termination of thousands of USAID employees and the integration of its functions into the State Department. Critics argue that these cuts have left the U.S. less equipped to respond swiftly to international disasters. ​Reuters+1AP News+1

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce addressed these concerns, stating that USAID maintains a team of disaster experts ready to provide immediate assistance, including food and safe drinking water. She emphasized that there has been no impact on the U.S.'s ability to perform these duties despite the recent restructuring. ​Reuters+2AP News+2ABC News+2

The international community has also mobilized support. The United Nations has allocated $5 million from its emergency fund to aid rescue operations in Myanmar. Additionally, countries such as China, Hong Kong, and Russia have dispatched rescue teams and supplies to assist in the relief efforts. ​New York Post


As rescue operations continue, the full extent of the devastation is still being assessed. The situation is further complicated by ongoing conflicts and political instability in the region, which pose challenges to delivering aid and coordinating relief efforts. ​The Guardian

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