USAID Cuts Under Trump Administration: 83% Program Elimination Confirmed by Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the termination of 5,200 USAID programs, asserting they did not align with U.S. national interests.
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The Trump administration claimed in court documents that 5,800 of 6,200 multiyear USAID contracts — more than 93% — were on their way out, along with 4,100 of 9,100 State Department grants for a total savings of $58.4 billion.
Rubio says 83% of USAID programs to be scrapped after initial plan to cut $58B in contracts, grants
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The Department of Government Efficiency has scrutinized USAID for its wasteful spending, highlighting grants for LGBT, climate, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Trump admin slashes 83% of USAID programs: Rubio
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This order, and ensuing stop-work orders, threw USAID into turmoil, halting the agency’s operations around the world, jeopardising the delivery of life-saving food and medical aid, and throwing global humanitarian relief efforts into chaos.
Rubio announces 83 percent of USAID contracts cancelled under Trump
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The bad news did not stop there.
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The dismantling of USAID that followed Trump’s order upended decades of policy that humanitarian and development aid abroad advanced U.S. national security by stabilizing regions and economies, strengthening alliances and building goodwill.
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USAID was an early target of Trump, who, just hours after taking office, ordered a 90-day pause on all U.S. foreign assistance programs pending a review to ensure those programs aligned with American interests.
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This abrupt dismantling also overturns decades of bipartisan consensus that humanitarian and development assistance serves American security interests by stabilizing fragile regions, fostering economic growth, and building diplomatic goodwill – and were backed by Elon Musk’s so-called government efficiency unit.
Rubio says 83% of USAid programs terminated after six-week purge
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Marco Rubio says most USAID programs are now dead
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The announcement was one of few public comments from Rubio on what has been a historic shift away from U.S. foreign aid and development, executed by political appointees of President Donald Trump at the State Department and Elon Musk’s DOGE team.
More than 80% of USAID programs cut, Rubio says
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The dismantling of USAID that followed Trump's order upended decades of policy that humanitarian and development aid abroad advanced U.S. national security by stabilizing regions and economies, strengthening alliances and building goodwill.
Sec. of State Rubio says purge of USAID programs complete, 83% of programs gone
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The dismantling of USAID that followed Trump’s order upended decades of policy that humanitarian and development aid abroad advanced U.S. national security by stabilizing regions and economies, strengthening alliances and building goodwill.
Secretary of State Rubio says purge of USAID programs complete, with 83% of agency’s programs gone
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Rubio: 83% of USAID Programs Canceled
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Summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the Trump administration has completed a review, eliminating 83% of USAID programs—5,200 contracts—citing misalignment with U.S. interests. This controversial move has led to thousands of layoffs and halted aid essential for global humanitarian efforts. Despite Rubio asserting that the remaining programs will be managed under the State Department, critics question the legality and implications of these cuts. Lawsuits against the administration have emerged, while a federal court mandates reactivation of payments to contractors affected by this abrupt decision, estimated to cost around $2 billion.
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The Trump administration, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has completed the significant reduction of USAID programs, eliminating approximately 83% of them, citing concerns about their alignment with U.S. national interests. The announcement reflects a major shift in foreign aid policy, moving control to the State Department, which will administer the remaining programs in consultation with Congress.
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