In a private meeting with an official from the United States Agency for International Development, Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled foreign aid as the ‘least popular thing’ the government spends money on, hinting at the arduous task of defending it amidst the Trump administration’s systematic dismantling of USAID. His words, dripping with irony in the context of the ongoing restructuring, seemed to defend the policy while also expressing sympathy for the affected employees. He谦虚地 acknowledged his new role, as if to say, ‘I’m just the new guy, give me a break.’
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