Trump Admin Proposes USAID Overhaul, Seeks More Humanitarian Aid Power For State Department: Reports

Trump is like an out of control truck. It's going to crash,

said one user

This White House is amorphous, confused, and nebulous. Your hidden agenda is: 'Donald Trump Humanitarian Assistance.' You want to be like Bill Gates,

said one user

This blueprint proposes a re-imagined U.S. international assistance structure and set of operating principles that promises measurable returns to America while also projecting American soft power, enhancing our national security; and countering global competitors including China,

the memo said

We are committed to implementing President Trump and Secretary Rubio’s foreign policy objectives by being as innovative, nimble, and focused as possible,

a State Department spokesperson said when asked about the memo

We are committed to ensuring ongoing programs remain functional and can service beneficiaries in need,

it said

Marco Rubiosecretary of State

The Department of State and other pertinent entities will be consulting with Congress and the appropriate committees to reorganize and absorb certain bureaus, offices, and missions of USAID,

Rubio wrote to lawmakers

Any changes to the structure of USAID will be done in consultation with Congress and will be subject to congressional notification,

a State Department spokesperson said