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.

    • Cyclist@lemmy.world
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      29 days ago

      You mean he just handed China all of Africa, and more. China loves giving aid for influence.

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    28 days ago

    I mean, at least it’s logically consistent

    If they expect to end the war by negotiating with both parties, they kind of need to force them to negotiate

    Putin already is straining his resources to the max with the war, he surely be glad for an easy end with lots of posturing

    Ukraine, surely will receive a moral blow, but if a NATO entry is also added into the deal with promised of this not happening again it also sweetens the deal

    People should celebrate DE ESCALATING conflict, not inflaming it

    If that comes with LESS TAXPAYERS money spent outside, isn’t that even better for the people?