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.
Overview
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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Analysis
- 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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The Trump administration has terminated 83% of USAID programs, amounting to 5,200 contracts.
The remaining 18% of USAID programs, approximately 1,000, will be administered under the State Department.
The cuts could lead to significant increases in preventable deaths and destabilization, with potential impacts including up to 18 million additional malaria cases and 200,000 paralytic polio cases annually.
Yes, there are legal challenges. Lawsuits have emerged against the administration, and a federal court has mandated the reactivation of payments to contractors affected by these cuts.
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