Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the cancellation of 83% of USAID programs on Monday, a seismic shift in the Trump administration’s crusade against bureaucratic excess. Citing a six-week review, Rubio exposed billions in misspent taxpayer dollars, aligning with President Trump’s mission to purge government waste. Sources include Rubio’s X post (link) and Breitbart News (link).
Rubio’s Bold Move Shakes Up USAID
Marco Rubio revealed the cuts on X, stating that 5,200 contracts were terminated after a thorough review exposed their failure to serve U.S. interests. He noted the remaining 1,000 programs would shift to the State Department for tighter oversight. The decision follows last month’s layoffs of 1,600 USAID staffers, signaling a full-scale overhaul of an agency long criticized for inefficiency.
“After a 6 week review we are officially cancelling 83% of the programs at USAID. The 5200 contracts that are now cancelled spent tens of billions of dollars in ways that did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States.” — @marcoRubio, Monday, 9:32 AM
Trump’s Vision Drives the Reform
President Trump’s leadership anchors this historic purge of USAID bloat. His campaign pledge to “drain the swamp” takes shape as Rubio’s cuts slash programs that ballooned under prior administrations. Trump’s executive orders to review foreign aid, paired with his praise for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), underscore his commitment to redirecting funds to America’s true priorities.
Exposing Bureaucratic Abuse in USAID
USAID’s canceled programs—think gender-affirming care in Guatemala or circumcision drives in Mozambique—epitomize decades of unchecked spending. In fiscal year 2023 alone, the agency disbursed $72 billion worldwide (USAID data), often on initiatives that fueled foreign agendas over American needs. The $3 billion sent to Mexico since 2008, yet failing to dent drug cartels, highlights the rot Trump’s team is uprooting.
Patriots Must Stand With Trump’s Fight
Rubio’s cuts prove the Trump administration delivers on promises to dismantle wasteful bureaucracies and reclaim taxpayer dollars. Stay engaged with this battle for America’s future by following Golden Age Patriots on X (@goldagepatriots) and Facebook (Golden Age Patriots). Together, we can support leaders who put the nation first and expose the fraud strangling our government.
