Shaking Up the Shakedown

Secretary of State Marco Rubio dropped a bombshell Monday, announcing he’s now running America’s massive foreign aid agency, USAID. Agency workers were told to stay home while Democratic lawmakers gathered outside in protest.

Rubio didn’t mince words, blaming “insubordination” while promising some programs would continue under State Department control.

The Final Straw

In a revealing interview with Fox News, Rubio explained the severity of the situation:

“They have basically evolved into an agency that believes that they’re not even a U.S. government agency…they’re completely unresponsive,” 

Rubio continued:

“They just think they’re a global entity and that their master is the globe and not the United States. And that’s not sustainable.”

According to Rubio, attempts at reform were met with “rank insubordination” from agency officials who believed “we don’t work for anyone. We work for ourselves.”

RUBIO: USAID rife with “rank insubordination” — “we had no choice but to take dramatic steps to bring this thing under control.”

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Insider Claims

A viral Twitter thread, claiming insider Democratic Party knowledge, has conservatives buzzing about what might be the biggest shake-up in foreign aid history. The source, who reportedly predicted Kamala Harris’s polling challenges before they became public, called this “worse than 9/11 for Democrats.”

Talked to a friend who has connections within the Democratic Party and he said the level of panic over Trump and Elon shutting down USAID is unlike anything he’s ever seen.

By following the money DOGE has struck a killing blow to the heart of the Democrat deep state machine.

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The source claims:

“USAID is the primary vessel they use to achieve their political agenda,”

The thread elaborates:

“USAID is and always has been the primary source of funding for their influence peddling schemes and for their indirect sources of income.”

The Money Trail

The thread suggests Democrats are already planning ways to protect their interests.

The insider warns:

“They will push back really hard on certain line items that on their face look like reasonable USAID expenditures and hide their political spending under these programs,” 

According to the source, the current system involves a complex web of funding:

“Another likely solution for Democrats which they already use to reward VIPs is to use NGOs as an intermediary to direct funds where they want them to go.”

The process allegedly works like this: USAID allocates money for what looks like a reasonable project. A Democrat-friendly NGO gets the contract. That NGO then subcontracts to another NGO run by political allies. The money reaches its real target, while the original problem remains unsolved.

Why It Matters

For conservatives who believe in limited government, this story matters. USAID handles billions in taxpayer dollars yearly. If these claims about hidden funding are true, it represents exactly what small-government advocates have been warning about – bureaucracy operating without proper oversight.

The Path Forward

The source suggests major changes are needed:

“If Trump/Elon want this to stick they need to completely shut down USAID or fire the entire staff, the party has instructed their allies to not make waves and blend in. USAID is 99% Democrats they will not be able to save it without risking internal sabotage.”

Both Sides

Democratic lawmakers are protesting, claiming these moves will hurt America’s ability to provide humanitarian aid worldwide. They argue that USAID plays a crucial role in maintaining U.S. influence globally and that dismantling it could create dangerous power vacuums.

However, supporters of the changes say better oversight is long overdue. They point to years of questions about how foreign aid money is spent and whether it actually reaches intended recipients.

While major government reorganizations typically take months or years, the State Department’s increased role suggests a shift toward more direct diplomatic oversight of foreign assistance programs.

Secretary Rubio’s involvement signals serious reform efforts are underway.

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