Trump suspends US foreign assistance for 90 days pending reviews - BLOG
• Court News updated  2025/01/25 09:02
• Court News updated  2025/01/25 09:02
by legalnewsjournal.com
In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order temporarily suspending all U.S. foreign assistance programs for 90 days. This suspension is intended to allow for a comprehensive review to ensure that these programs align with American interests and values.
AP NewsThe executive order mandates that all departments and agencies responsible for U.S. foreign development assistance immediately pause new obligations and disbursements of funds to foreign countries, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and contractors. This pause will remain in effect pending reviews of such programs for efficiency and consistency with U.S. foreign policy.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the administration's approach during his confirmation hearing, stating, "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?"
Consequently, Trump declared that “no further United States foreign assistance shall be disbursed in a manner that is not fully aligned with the foreign policy of the President of the United States.”
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