Rubio Approves Some Foreign Aid Exemptions to Trump’s Spending Halt
- Waivers provided for emergency food assistance, other expenses
- 90-day suspension triggered a global outcry from aid groups
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has approved some waivers for emergency food aid and some salaries after President Donald Trump’s executive order to halt and reevaluate all foreign development assistance prompted an outcry among aid groups around the world.
In a statement late Tuesday, State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said Rubio had provided waivers for food assistance as well as “some salaries and administrative expenses, including travel for US direct hire staff conducting ongoing programs.”