Marco Rubio announces State Department to officially close USAID

The State Department on Friday announced it is officially closing down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), after the administration won a court case allowing them to do so. 

The formal closure will take place by July 1, and the State Department will take over many of the agency's responsibilities, according to the New York Post.

“Foreign assistance done right can advance our national interests, protect our borders, and strengthen our partnerships with key allies," Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted to X. "Unfortunately, USAID strayed from its original mission long ago. As a result, the gains were too few and the costs were too high. Thanks to President [Donald] Trump, this misguided and fiscally irresponsible era is now over."

The secretary said the department is "reorienting" the agency's foreign assistance programs, and will continue its "essential lifesaving programs." Members of Congress have also been notified of the decision.

"This is yet another promise made and delivered to the American people," he added.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.