The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is facing potential closure under the Trump administration. Several sources report that Marocco, a political appointee with a history of controversial actions, is leading a review that could result in the suspension or elimination of programs, downsizing of operations, and even the agency's complete dismantling. Critics have accused Marocco of recklessly targeting USAID, a key player in global humanitarian and development efforts.
Marocco held several national security positions during the first Trump administration, including at USAID , where he tried to consolidate power and slash funding.and begin reviewing all of the work done by the government agency targeted for dismantling by President Donald Trump and, to begin reviewing all of the work done by USAID . He also warned that certain projects or programs might be suspended or eliminated.
“If someone in the private sector did this with no mitigation plan, their stakeholders would go ape s---,” a USAID staffer said. “He hasn’t been responsible for building anything ever. He’s very good at turning things off and questioning things and making people feel uncomfortable. He’s taken apart a lot of things.”
Rubio had sent a letter informing the relevant congressional committee chairs and ranking members of the Trump administration’s plans to reorganize USAID, four sources familiar with the letter’s delivery said. Marocco’s review could lead to the “suspension or elimination of programs, projects or activities; closing or suspending missions or post; closing, reorganizing, downsizing, or renaming establishments, organizations, bureaus, centers, or offices; reducing the size of the workforce at such entities and contracting out or privatizing functions or activities performed by Federal employees,” Rubio added.
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