In alignment with President Trump’s Executive Order on Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a suspension of all U.S. foreign assistance funded through the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for a comprehensive review. The decision marks a significant step toward ensuring that U.S. foreign aid is efficient, aligned with U.S. foreign policy, and serves the interests of the American people under the America First agenda.
Secretary Rubio emphasized the importance of this review in addressing the concerns of American taxpayers. “The United States will no longer commit resources to foreign assistance without clear returns for the American people,” said Secretary Rubio. “It is our moral imperative to ensure that every dollar spent aligns with our national interests and benefits our security, strength, and prosperity.”
The review process will scrutinize all foreign assistance programs, evaluating their effectiveness and consistency with the United States’ strategic priorities. This effort reflects the administration’s commitment to greater accountability and transparency in foreign aid spending, which has long been a focal point of President Trump’s approach to governance.
“The mandate from the American people is clear: our foreign aid programs must serve America’s national interests first and foremost,” Secretary Rubio stated. “Every dollar we spend must answer three critical questions: Does it make America safer? Does it make America stronger? Does it make America more prosperous?”
This executive order marks a major shift in U.S. foreign policy, reflecting a determination to prioritize American values and national security. The Department of State and USAID will work diligently to ensure that taxpayer dollars are utilized responsibly, with a focus on strategic partnerships and initiatives that align with the United States’ global goals.
Secretary Rubio’s efforts aim to create a more efficient and purposeful foreign aid framework, ensuring that U.S. international engagements contribute meaningfully to America’s long-term success on the world stage.