Cancellation of USAID Programs by Secretary of State Marco Rubio

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the cancellation of 83% of programs at USAID, citing that the funding did not serve the core national interests of the United States. The remaining 18% will be administered more effectively under the State Department. Thousands of USAID employees were laid off following a review by the Trump administration.

Key Points

  • Cancellation of 83% of USAID programs
  • Remaining 18% to be administered more effectively under the State Department
  • Layoffs of thousands of USAID employees

Pros

  • Efforts to streamline and improve the effectiveness of USAID programs
  • Focus on core national interests of the United States

Cons

  • Layoffs of thousands of USAID employees
  • Cancellations may impact ongoing aid and development projects