Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a pause on all U.S. foreign assistance funded by or through the State Department and USAID. This decision is in line with President Trump's executive order to reevaluate and realign foreign aid to prioritize 'America First.'
The State Department released a statement emphasizing the need to review all foreign assistance programs to ensure they align with U.S. foreign policy under the America First agenda. The goal is to ensure that every dollar spent on aiding foreign countries overseas contributes to making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.
The Trump administration has ordered a 90-day pause in foreign aid to assess if the funding aligns with its foreign policy priorities. This directive includes a freeze on U.S. foreign aid worldwide, with staffers at USAID facing disciplinary action for non-compliance.
The U.S. is the largest global donor of aid, dispersing $72 billion in assistance during fiscal year 2023 and providing 42% of all humanitarian aid tracked by the United Nations in 2024.
This move reflects the administration's commitment to reevaluating foreign aid to ensure it serves the interests of the American people. The review process aims to make foreign assistance more efficient and effective, in line with the principles of the America First agenda.
