Secretary of State Marco Rubio has initiated a review of all U.S. foreign assistance programs following President Trump's Executive Order on Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid. This action involves pausing all foreign aid funded by or through the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
President Trump emphasized that the United States will no longer distribute money without ensuring returns for American citizens. "Reviewing and realigning foreign assistance on behalf of hardworking taxpayers is not just the right thing to do, it is a moral imperative," he stated.
The executive order reflects a mandate from American citizens to prioritize national interests. Both the Department of State and USAID emphasize their responsibility as stewards of taxpayer funds. Secretary Rubio remarked, “Every dollar we spend, every program we fund, and every policy we pursue must be justified with the answer to three simple questions: Does it make America safer? Does it make America stronger? Does it make America more prosperous?”
The review aims to ensure that foreign aid aligns with U.S. foreign policy under the America First agenda.
