Summary

New Secretary of State Marco Rubio froze most foreign aid grants for three months, reportedly shocking State Department officials.

The freeze affects military aid to Ukraine, Jordan, and Taiwan, while exempting aid to Egypt and Israel.

Staff were instructed to halt nearly all existing foreign assistance programs immediately.

The move aligns with Trump’s pledge to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, as Russia gains ground in the conflict.

Rubio’s decision has raised concerns about the broader implications for U.S. foreign policy and global alliances.

  • Lucidlethargy
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    I don’t think it’s ignorant. I think Trump is selling America for personal gain. He’s been very blatent about all of this.

    • Clasm@lemmy.world
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      This is what happens when a wannabe dictator isn’t held accountable for their actions during their previously failed coup.