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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.

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[–] horse_battery_staple@lemmy.world 131 points 2 years ago (3 children)

We just handed Russia new borders to Ukraine. China can start more saber rattling against Taiwan. Fucking ignorant policy.

[–] boydster@sh.itjust.works 34 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Correct, horse_battery_staple

[–] kata1yst@sh.itjust.works 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

All I see is ****************************

[–] Cyclist@lemmy.world 33 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

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[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 18 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I don't think it's ignorant. I think Trump is selling America for personal gain. He's been very blatent about all of this.

[–] Clasm@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

This is what happens when a wannabe dictator isn't held accountable for their actions during their previously failed coup.

[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 120 points 2 years ago (56 children)

The freeze affects military aid to Ukraine, Jordan, and Taiwan, while exempting aid to Egypt and Israel.

I was told the genocide was going to stop.

[–] Pacattack57@lemmy.world 77 points 2 years ago

Yes they are going to end all the wars by killing all Palestinians and Ukrainians. They were very clear on that.

[–] SGG@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago

The Trump plan to end genocide is to hurry up and get it over with.

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[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 81 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Hard to think of any reason to do this shit beyond outright sabotage.

Fortunately no need to think of other reasons, because that's absolutely the correct one.

[–] laranis@lemmy.zip 79 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Nobody gets to be shocked. Nobody gets to be surprised. This was all literally written down and circulated. I will "go nuclear" on any MF'er who has the gall to say to my face that they didn't expect some bullshit the Trump administration pulls.

[–] ChowJeeBai@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

But Gaza lol!

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 37 points 2 years ago
[–] Minarble@aussie.zone 15 points 2 years ago

Just handed over the Pacific Islands to China.

[–] Etterra@discuss.online 14 points 2 years ago

Rubio: I'm not so little anymore, Daddy Trump says so!

Eric: My father never calls me little. In fact he never calls me at all.

[–] RangerJosey@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 years ago

An incompetent fuckwit doing such things?

Shocking.

[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 years ago

Most of US foreign aid goes to Ukraine, Israel and Egypt. Israel and Egypt are usually the traditional top aid recipients. So none of this is "aid" more like pay off money for geo political aims. Charity part of it is very small. And they are cutting it off. So pathetic.

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