Secretary of State Rubio Orders Dismissal of USAID Staff Worldwide
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has mandated the termination of all remaining USAID staff overseas as the State Department takes control of foreign assistance programs.
Overview
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered the firing of all remaining USAID staffers overseas.
- The State Department will take over USAID's foreign assistance programs by Monday.
- A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's mass firing executive order, but Rubio's directive stands.
- Rubio has instructed embassies to implement the termination of USAID positions by September 30.
- This move marks a significant step in the reorganization of U.S. foreign aid operations.
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Analysis
Order firings of all USAID staffers overseas and transfer foreign assistance programs to State Department.
The State Department will assume control of USAID's foreign assistance programs by Monday.
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order for mass firings at multiple federal agencies, including the State Department.
Rubio instructed embassies to adhere to the department's plan to eliminate all USAID overseas positions by September 30th.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered the firing of all remaining U.S. Agency for International Development staffers at embassies worldwide.
Rubio's directive wasn't a surprise according to State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
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"…The termination of all remaining USAID staffers abroad is one of the last steps in the destruction of the U.S. aid agency and the firing of its more than 10,000 staffers and contractors by the Trump administration."
Associated Press·21d·FAQ
The State Department, under Secretary Marco Rubio, is taking over USAID’s foreign assistance programs to streamline U.S. foreign policy and address what is described as disorganization and insubordination within USAID, which is seen as hindering the president’s ability to conduct foreign relations.
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order for mass firings at federal agencies, but Rubio’s directive for USAID is proceeding as the administration claims the plan predates the order and does not violate the court injunction, though this is still being contested.
Secretary Rubio has instructed embassies to abolish all USAID overseas positions by September 30.
The article does not provide explicit details, but the transition is expected to consolidate foreign assistance under the State Department, potentially impacting the administration and oversight of ongoing aid projects as roles and responsibilities shift.
Reports indicate that the Trump administration and Department of Government Efficiency have targeted the elimination of over 10,000 USAID staffers and contractors, with only about 300 employees remaining—roughly 97% of the workforce being shed.
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