Rubio States that He Is Now Acting Head Of USAID

In a bold and decisive move, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been named Acting Administrator of USAID, marking a dramatic shift in how the United States will handle foreign aid under President Donald Trump’s second term. The decision follows an intense review led by Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), who concluded that USAID had strayed too far from its original mission and was beyond repair.

USAID, originally created in 1961 under President John F. Kennedy, was intended to provide civilian aid and development assistance worldwide. However, in recent years, it has faced growing criticism for what conservatives see as misuse of taxpayer dollars to fund left-wing ideological programs rather than serve core U.S. interests abroad.

Musk did not hold back in his assessment.

“It became apparent that it’s not an apple with a worm in it. What we have is just a ball of worms,” Musk stated. “You’ve got to basically get rid of the whole thing. It’s beyond repair.”

Musk further accused USAID of extreme partisanship, arguing that the agency had been funding anti-American initiatives while operating as a slush fund for leftist causes overseas. His proposal? Shut it down and merge its functions into the State Department, bringing foreign aid directly under Rubio’s leadership.

Now, as Acting Administrator, Rubio has wasted no time in signaling major changes ahead. His office issued a direct statement accusing USAID of failing to prioritize American interests:

“It is now abundantly clear that significant portions of USAID funding are not aligned with the core national interests of the United States,” the statement read.

To that end, Rubio has officially notified Congress that a full-scale review of USAID’s foreign assistance activities is underway. The goal? A potential reorganization that aligns the agency with Trump’s America First agenda and the State Department’s broader diplomatic efforts.

The shift in leadership was felt immediately within USAID. On Monday, staffers found their headquarters closed, with some locked out of their work computer systems overnight—a signal that major structural changes are already in motion.

This abrupt action follows revelations about USAID’s spending, including nearly $2 billion to promote the COVID-19 vaccine abroad and programs pushing “comprehensive sexuality education” in foreign countries. These initiatives have drawn sharp criticism from conservatives who argue that USAID has transformed into an activist organization rather than a neutral aid agency.