U.S. State Department Plans to Dissolve USAID
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On March 28, the U.S. State Department officially notified Congress of the dissolution of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). According to the State Department, the reorganization process will be completed by July 1, with some of the agency’s functions transferred to the department.
On the day Donald Trump took office as U.S. President, he froze USAID's foreign aid for 90 days. During this period, the agency’s programs were reviewed for compliance with U.S. foreign policy and "American values." Court documents revealed that the Trump administration ordered a halt to 90% of payments made through USAID. The agency’s leadership was placed under the control of the U.S. State Department.
"Properly directed foreign aid can advance our national interests, protect our borders, and strengthen cooperation with key allies. Unfortunately, USAID has long deviated from its original mission. As a result, the achievements have been minimal, while expenditures have been excessively high," said Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
According to Reuters, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has informed USAID employees that all positions not mandated by law will be eliminated. In the coming weeks, all agency staff will receive letters offering them the option to resign on either July 1 or September 2.
The DOGE statement noted that between July and September, the State Department would assume responsibility for USAID’s remaining "vital and strategic aid programs." However, USAID employees will not be automatically transferred to the State Department, as an "independent and separate hiring process" is planned.
The U.S. Agency for International Development was established in 1961. In 2025, its foreign aid budget amounted to $42.8 billion. The agency has funded numerous humanitarian programs worldwide.
"Properly directed foreign aid can advance our national interests, protect our borders, and strengthen cooperation with key allies. Unfortunately, USAID has long deviated from its original mission. As a result, the achievements have been minimal, while expenditures have been excessively high," said Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
According to Reuters, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has informed USAID employees that all positions not mandated by law will be eliminated. In the coming weeks, all agency staff will receive letters offering them the option to resign on either July 1 or September 2.
The DOGE statement noted that between July and September, the State Department would assume responsibility for USAID’s remaining "vital and strategic aid programs." However, USAID employees will not be automatically transferred to the State Department, as an "independent and separate hiring process" is planned.
The U.S. Agency for International Development was established in 1961. In 2025, its foreign aid budget amounted to $42.8 billion. The agency has funded numerous humanitarian programs worldwide.
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