Trump Administration Cuts 80% of USAID Programs After Review; Musk's DOGE Involved

Washington, D.C. - The Trump administration has terminated over 80% of USAID programs, totaling 5,200 contracts, following a six-week review. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the cancellations, stating the contracts did not serve U.S. national interests. The remaining 1,000 programs will be managed by the State Department. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, was thanked for its role in the cuts. Trump's initial 90-day pause on foreign aid caused turmoil, with aid groups reporting chaos and staff layoffs. Musk and Rubio reportedly clashed over the depth of cuts, though Trump maintains agency heads have final say. A federal court has ordered the administration to pay $671 million owed to foreign aid organizations.