Sec Rubio says purge of USAID programs complete with 83% gone, remainder now falling under State Dept

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

77% : Trump later wrote on Truth Social that the two "have a great relationship.
55% : Trump reportedly defended Rubio during the spat, according to The New York Times, chiming in that he was doing a "great job" in such a demanding and high-pressure position.
38% : " KAROLINE LEAVITT SHUTS DOWN 'PITIFUL' RUBIO-MUSK FEUD RUMORS FUELED BY MAINSTREAM MEDIA USAID was an early target of Trump, who, just hours after taking office, ordered a 90-day pause on all U.S. foreign assistance programs pending a review to ensure those programs aligned with American interests.
37% : Fox News senior national correspondent Rich Edson has the latest on the State Department's investigation on waste and fraud at USAID on 'Special Report.' Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that 83% of USAID programs will be canceled following the conclusion of a six-week review by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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