Rubio Hands Over USAID Closure to Trump Budget Director Vought

The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is transferring the responsibility of winding down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to President Donald Trump's budget director. The administration has criticized USAID as being wasteful and politically misguided, and is now working towards its closure. The move comes as part of the administration's efforts to streamline the federal government and reduce spending on international development programs. The budget director, who has not been named, will be responsible for overseeing the closure of USAID and the redistribution of its resources and personnel. The decision to close USAID has been met with criticism from some lawmakers and international aid organizations, who argue that the agency plays a vital role in providing humanitarian assistance and promoting economic development in developing countries. However, the administration maintains that the closure is necessary to reduce wasteful government spending and refocus the country's priorities on domestic issues.