Marco Rubio Says US Is Not Walking Away From Foreign Aid, Only ‘Foreign Aid That Is Dumb’

Marco Rubio appeared Monday on SiriusXM to clarify what he said was the U.S. stance on foreign aid under the current administration.

Rubio said the United States will maintain its commitment to essential humanitarian efforts but will curtail spending on programs that do not meet strict criteria of effectiveness and necessity.

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are planning to integrate USAID functions into the State Department .