U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted on the 10th (local time) that he would cancel 83% of the programs of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which is effectively undergoing a dismantling process under Donald Trump's second administration.
Secretary Rubio wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) account that "after six weeks of review, we have decided to officially cancel 83% of the USAID programs." He added, "The 5,200 contracts that are currently canceled have consumed tens of billions of dollars in a manner that does not serve the core national interests of the United States or, in some cases, is harmful."
He emphasized, "In consultation with Congress, we will manage the remaining 18% of the programs (about 1,000) that we are maintaining more effectively within the State Department." He also added, "Although it is already late, I thank the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and our hard-working staff for working a very long time to achieve historic reforms."
Elon Musk, head of DOGE, responded to Secretary Rubio's post, saying, "It's difficult, but necessary action," and added, "It's great to work with you. A significant part of USAID should always be with the State Department," thereby dismissing rumors of discord that had been raised.
Reports have emerged that Secretary Rubio and Musk had a public argument in front of President Donald Trump during a cabinet meeting held at the White House on the 6th regarding the issue of large-scale layoffs of federal employees. When asked relevant questions the next day in the Oval Office, President Trump denied the conflict, saying, "There was no clash. Elon gets along well with Marco, and both are doing fantastically well."