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Message: [QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 24218, member: 2262"] USAID Faces Major Review Under Trump Administration. President Donald Trump placed USAID under new oversight, naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Acting Administrator. The move comes with orders for a complete review of foreign aid programs. The State Department called this an "interim step" to increase control over the agency's work. Officials said changes in the organization might follow. Rubio has informed Congress about the upcoming review. This signals potential shifts in U.S. foreign aid spending. Trump criticized the agency on Truth Social, calling it a "TOTAL DISASTER." He claimed USAID funds programs against U.S. interests. The president accused the "globalist elite" of taking over the agency. The administration aims to change how the U.S. gives foreign aid. It targets programs that conservatives say lack strategic value. During his previous term, Trump tried to cut USAID's budget. He limited money for climate programs and reproductive health services. This new effort suggests similar goals. Rubio brings experience in foreign policy to his role. The Florida senator has not announced specific plans, but his past work shows strong positions on China and Cuba policies. The review will check which programs match Trump's foreign policy goals. Some programs face cuts or removal. Development groups and Democrats oppose these changes. They say reduced aid hurts U.S. influence abroad. Defenders point to USAID's importance in health care, disaster help, and democracy support. They argue these efforts benefit America long-term. Critics fear politics will guide funding choices instead of strategy. Many worry about the review's fairness. Aid recipients and U.S. allies are watching for major changes in support. The review will show whether USAID faces small updates or big changes. [/QUOTE]

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