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As Musk and President Trump reportedly plan to shut down USAID, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that he is the agency’s acting director. What’s in store for the future of USAID and our nation?

From Fox News. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that he is now the acting director of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

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Rubio told this to reporters while taking questions from the press in El Salvador.

He said his frustration with USAID goes back to his time in Congress, describing the agency as “completely unresponsive.” It is supposed to respond to policy directives at the State Department “and it refuses to do so,” the secretary said, adding: “there are a lot of functions of USAID that are going to continue, that are going to be a part of American foreign policy, but it has to be aligned with American foreign policy.”

During his confirmation hearing, Rubio recalled, he said that “every dollar that we spend and every program that we fund will be aligned with the national interests of the United States, and USAID has a history of sort of ignoring that and deciding that they’re somehow a global charity separate from the national interest.” …

Asked if he was currently in charge of USAID, Rubio said, “I’m the acting director of USAID. I’ve delegated that authority to someone, but stay in touch with him.” …

USAID staffers were instructed earlier Monday to stay out of the agency’s Washington headquarters after Elon Musk announced President Donald Trump had agreed with him to shut the agency. Thousands of USAID employees had already been laid off and programs shut down.

Share your prayers for Secretary Rubio, our nation, and USAID below.

(Excerpt from Fox News. Photo Credit: U.S. Department of State – https://www.flickr.com/photos/9364837@N06/54303518340/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=158999881)

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RICHARD JAMES MONTOYA
February 10, 2025

DEARLOR GOD
THANKYOUFRO ENDING USAID TREASON LET THE DIRECTORS AND LEDERS OF USAID BE PROSECUTED FOR TREASON ND SENT TO GITMO.
I ASKIN JESUS’ NAME
AMEN

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Johni J. Peckinpaugh
February 10, 2025

Standing firm and in the power of God in His honor and mighty name of Jesus! Wholeheartedly believing on Gods word we declare reformation be in alignment every nook and cranny across every measure of this Land in which we live, love , dream and fit together according to Godly purpose! Each township and city, every County and the development of new delegations as God sees fit! State across neighboring State, arm in arm loving God in His Trinity, with the blood bought acre’s upon acreage open to HIS new vision and prosperity. We call in full wholesome provisioning what is above only suppressing all that is evil keeping that well below in the belly of hell. Wearing the full Armor of God written we move daily using Godly authority it’s because of whose we are in the matchless named above every other name, Jesus, we pray Amen!

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Angela W
February 10, 2025

Father, remind Pres Donald John Trump that when he is making rash decisions about these gov’t agencies, it affects people’s lives and livelihoods. Let not his need to win or “trump” previous administrations records be his impetus, but also empathy and most importantly Your perfect timing in implementing much-needed “rooting out” and transformation. Get his attention so that You can impart Your wisdom and remind him that You are the only One that is sovereign, Master, and Ruler.

Nevertheless, we are grateful that You are exposing the corruption and needless, wasteful, and fraudulent gov’t spending that’s using our hard earned tax dollars for operations and organizations that we are highly and spiritually opposed to. This is an answer to many of our prayers and we are grateful to see the manifestations of them. Let this uprooting not be obstructed in any way by any demonic opposition. Thank You, Father, in Your Son’s name. Amen.

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patricia Bazzel
February 10, 2025

praying that our current Administration use discernment and prayer to bring our Nation a stronger, united people of faith and justice. In God We Trust

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Diane
February 8, 2025

Thank You Lord for our Leaders who are looking to the best interests of the United States. Please grant wisdom and discernment for the steps taken. Lord, and for the many good, helpful, people who have lost jobs because of this drastic step, please draw them to Yourself and help them to be placed in positions where they can work in their talents and giftings. Please provide for them during this hard hard time of transition. In Jesus name, Amen

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Kelby Bruno
February 7, 2025

Lord, we pray for all of this change! I feel so relieved knowing that this administration wants to look into every nook and cranny to see where the money is going? We as Americans have no idea how much money just goes to “whatever” ! I pray we can all see how our hard earned tax dollars are spent and how they align with our biblical values! My prayer is that truth is plainly seen!! Amen.

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Clau
February 7, 2025

I pray for my young daughter who just couple months ago quit her previous job and accepted an USAID job in Washington DC, now she is very stressed searching for another job, she even voted for our President Trump, she does not have anything to do with all the Dem0ncrats or lgtb corruption.🙏

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T Mc
February 5, 2025

Many now hungry and sick in parched barren lands will thank President Trump for this, rather harsh, encouragement to become real estate developers or IT professionals.
It is just what they need.

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P. Earnest
February 5, 2025

I’ve had reservations about Secretary Rubio in the past, but I can only conclude God has placed him in this position and will use the Secretary to accomplish His perfect Plan. The US has been the world’s ATM for far too long. Praying for his protection and for supernatural wisdom and courage as he goes forward with this very challenging task.

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Billie J. Minor
February 5, 2025

This is such a Blessing to have our taxpayers benefit here and not freely given with too many simply frivolous and not worthy of our consideration to other countries and not our own. The new Administration offers new Hope to taxed Americans. Thanks be to God.

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ECHO4USMC
February 5, 2025

THANK YOU JESUS!!! BEEN WAITING FOR THIS GOR A LOOOONG TIME!!! USAID is a money laundering OP!

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Margaret Sill
February 4, 2025

Father, give divine guidance to our new administration. Keep them safe as they work to bring America back to justice, morality and greatness.

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John Kirksey
February 4, 2025

We lift our leaders to you in prayer Lord. We thank you for your mercy and grace. Let your justice reign in our future.

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Katherine DeWerff
February 4, 2025

Lord,, I plea for wisdom to Marco Rubio; that you would guide him in decisions and dealings on behalf of our nation.
Father I also plea that you would make yourself known to him in a deeper way from day to day. I’ve heard him speak of you but you and he know his heart. Call it to you, in a way that he might testify your salvation not only to our nation, but to others as well.
To your glory!
Amen

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William G
February 4, 2025

I pray for wisdom and guidance for President Trump and his staff in making so many changes in our country to help our country be better. I pray for Secretary Marco Rubio to make USAID more effective.

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glenn colby
February 4, 2025

ABOUT TIME!!

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Ed Jackson
February 4, 2025

The Dymocrit Party is about to be Discovered as a Treasonous Cabal of anti-American Mobsters. It’s leaders should be Indicted, Investigated and Incarcerated.

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Lisa
February 4, 2025

Father, thank you for saving President Donald Trump, so that he can put forth Your Agenda for our great Nation.
Thank you for keeping President Trump and all of his staff and their families safe, strong and away from evil.
Father, thank you for your continuance in helping President Trump and his staff to ensure that no more money is wasted on evil. When the evil presence attempts to take over, that You will protect Trump and his administration and drive out all evil forces for the good of the American people.

Father, please remove any opposition, so that President Trump can have his cabinet members and staff to change the corruption that is so prevalent in our Nation’s Capital. This will ensure that President Trump and his team and continued to move forward.
In Jesus name, Amen

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Patricia A Harkins
February 4, 2025

I don’t know what US Aid is are what it does.

    Herb Johnston
    February 4, 2025

    Maybe foreign policy as well
    From the article;

    “It is supposed to respond to policy directives at the State Department “and it refuses to do so,” the secretary said, adding: “there are a lot of functions of USAID that are going to continue, that are going to be a part of American foreign policy, but it has to be aligned with American foreign policy.”

    Herb Johnston
    February 4, 2025

    It is supposed to respond to policy directives at the State Department “and it refuses to do so,” the secretary said, adding: “there are a lot of functions of USAID that are going to continue, that are going to be a part of American foreign policy, but it has to be aligned with American foreign policy.”

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Doris
February 4, 2025

Father God, thank You that You have placed the right man [Donald J Trump] in office to govern our country. But You are God of ALL CREATION and You rule and reign over all the earth. There is nothing or anyone above You. Father, You are in control. I pray for the safety of President Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, and Elon Musk. May You lead and direct them in all decisions that will impact the lives and future of our country!! In Jesus Holy Name, Amen!

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    Doris Ehlenfeldt
    February 4, 2025

    Hi Doris, Thank you for your prayer that sounds like I would pray.
    Blessings, Doris E

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ron
February 4, 2025

This is going to be a tough. The democratic populous has been media brainwashed. It is breaking up families. Pray and pray for you in this long overdue struggle. It has to be a Trump or Trump like personality. Beholding to no one but, love of country and its citizens.

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Brian Lynch
February 4, 2025

Lord Jesus, I pray that everyone involved in the future of USAID will seek Your will and your guidance with regards to the future of this agency. I especially lift up Marco Rubio, President Trump, and Elon Musk to you, as they will need to make the decisions that will affect the future of this agency. I am SO grateful, Lord, that You have allowed President Trump to be re-elected, and that his Administration is so focused on eliminating government waste and excess. We need to more effectively take care of our citizens, and stop trying to buy friendship with other nations. Thank you, Lord, for the vision that you have given these public servants. May your will prevail.

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Ruth Monge
February 4, 2025

Lord I pray that you bless this group of leaders and their families. Give them wisdom from above In everything you are doing in our nation. I pray you keep them united in your interest for America in Jesus’ name. That when the enemy comes in or tries to wage in that You will put up a standard against him in Jesus’ name. I pray they make wise decisions and want the best for the people of the United States of America in Jesus’ name amen! 🇺🇸

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Granny
February 4, 2025

I’m so grateful that President Trump has appointed so many great people for his cabinet and to be in charge of programs and organizations which have, in the past, been so corrupt and controlling. This is a shake up of big proportion but the President will not let people suffer. The fact that so many on the left are going ballistic can only tell us that what’s happening is right. God Bless this administration for the whole four years and may His will continue to be put into action by people who love him and love our country.

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Jovita Sanchez
February 4, 2025

God, help us as all in these changes and that we do listen and understand prophesy unfolding right before us as, we speak. Lord let us know your scripture and be strong to your call to pray for healing to our nation and Israel.

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Angie Holzinger
February 4, 2025

Shutting whole debts down is the right idea as I trust the President to reinstate any honest person after investigating him. Also pray for all Rubio, Musk and the President. It takes courage to combat misled people.

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Jan Young
February 4, 2025

Father, please guide and direct the Trump administration as they move forward in trying to save America. Guide us and protect us in this increasingly dangerous world. We love you Lord. Amen.

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David Stockwell
February 4, 2025

GREAT MOVE AND ABOUT TIME

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Mary Beth S
February 4, 2025

Continue to grant wisdom and discernment to President Trump, Secretary Rubio, and all of the appointed cabinet members, Lord. May the steps they take to cut unnecessary government spending be effective and honoring to You. May Your church arise, to fulfill Your charge to care for, and provide for those in need.

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Sandra Chank
February 4, 2025

I listened with horror to the partial list of some of the ridiculous programs that were being funded by this bloated agency. We the People have been stolen from at incredulous amounts of money. Our children and grandchildren have been put into debt by an unholy group of criminals. This agency has been, basically a money laundering outfit. Lord, I am so grateful to you for answering the prayers of your children. We now have a President of the People for perhaps the first time in my 75 years of living. Guard him and all who stand with him , Father. Unleash warrior angels to block every attempt to bring down this administration. Thank you that we have fearless leaders in place now. We pray that every person you have selected will be confirmed to be in Trumps cabinet. I pray lying and deceiving opponents will fall from the positions they formerly held. I pray our lying media pundits will be removed, too. Let the Holy Spirit blow a fresh clean wind through all our governing bodies… in Jesus name. Amen.

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    Lisa
    February 4, 2025

    Amen

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    Kelby Bruno
    February 7, 2025

    Thank you for writing this, we only know what we have been alowed to see so my prayer is that everything will be exposed fully for all to see! I love how God exposes things that are hidden, because He is light and truth!!

Buck
February 4, 2025

We praise you Lord as we serve you and not Mammon (money). No longer will darkness squander and still tax payer hard earned money to the sum total of $50 billion dollars a year! Restoration is coming to America! Lord Jesus be high and lifted up upon our Praises!

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Janeice Cox
February 4, 2025

I have been praying for our nation, our government and our political leaders that God will continue to expose corruption 🙏 and that the tide will turn to follow a moral and Godly course for our nation, Israel 🇮🇱 and to establish peace in our world.
I pray that God will protect, lead and guide our leaders.
In Jesus Name!
AMEN!

Allena Jordan
February 4, 2025

Father, I praise You for exposing the egregious spending of this agency. I thank You for shutting it down. I pray that the people who have lost their jobs will quickly find other work. May they not suffer hardship because of this. Cause people to rise up to a higher calling by becoming entrepreneurs or leaders in another field. Guide and direct them. Save their souls. My heart rejoices just like Your word says.
Proverbs 11:10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices,
And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.

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Nancy
February 4, 2025

Please consider those who benevolently have worked for USAiD many years in good faith to provide heartfelt care for those in need. They have devoted their careers benevolently-not nefariously. Restructure this organization but do not through the baby out with the bath water.

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    Melanie Brooks
    February 4, 2025

    Amen. Not all USAID workers and programs are as described by our conservative news media. And the same for NGOs. All that we worked alongside were honorable and helped alleviate great need overseas and here at home.

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    Leslie D
    February 4, 2025

    Our daughter is one of those people who worked for them and is devastated by it getting shut down. She fears that the many people depending on life saving medicines will have to go without and suffer the consequences. She did not know of the mismanagement or misdirection of funds that were going on inside the organization. No, she is in limbo as to where she goes from here. Please pray for her and the many others who were let go as they search for other employment. I too pray that this organization restructures itself to serve people in accordance with godly principles and accountability.

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      Darlene Estlow
      February 4, 2025

      May your daughter find the place God wants for her. May she trust in God for direction and provision.

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        Jackie
        February 5, 2025

        Our daughter lost her job at USAID, too, and is devastated. She and her colleagues gave their hearts to help impoverished people around the world, with food, medical support and clean water. She is reeling at the sudden loss of income and insurance, but is more heart broken over the lives in jeopardy because of the abrupt stop of aid. She knows nothing of any agency malfeasance. I’m praying for those who have lost their jobs and for those who depended on the lifesaving aid, for God’s comfort, grace and provision. I pray these hardships will bring them closer to God.

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Carol Ann Hatosy
February 4, 2025

Lord, we pray for your intervention in every decision made as good stewards of all you have provided for us. May Marco Rubio continually ask for your intervention in all situations he faces knowing that we the people are behind it all the way if You are at the center of his decisions. Thank you, Lord, for all you provide for us every moment of every day.
Amen

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Cynthia Bentzion
February 4, 2025

Please remember to also pray for former federal employees who have suddenly lost their jobs. May they quickly be able to find meaningful alternative employment and financial stability.

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Dawn
February 4, 2025

This is a wonderful development. Truly the right direction. As too many players have moved to undermine godly priorities, we need a huge (often 180 degrees) course correction. Lord, I pray for any individuals who truly want to do your will to rise up. Bless Sec Rubio’s efforts. Give him wisdom and put together righteous teams to do your will with our tax moneys. Mostly, let your Church rise up to be MOLDED to do your will. In Jesus’ name.

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Stephen J Enns
February 4, 2025

Lord, as your Word says in Psalm 91:11…
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
and Isaiah 54:17… No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.
Please Lord…keep and protect and guard your appointed servants; giving each one knowledge, understanding and wisdom from above, to bring lasting spiritual, moral and ethical change in the offices and hallways and tunnels of our apportioned government. Remove every individual that means to harm You and Your children, and replace them with and empower worthy men and women with Your Holy Spirit…those that believe on and put their trust in Your mighty name, in Your honorable Ways, in Your blessed Son! Prepare them with power and with love and with a sound mind, releasing any fear they might have been accustomed to in the past while giving them guidance and direction that is fully and completely from YOU. I ask these things in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ to Glorify God, Our Father, which art in Heaven!

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Mischa
February 4, 2025

I remember standing in a bombed out building in the horn of Africa. I was a a young USN Corpsman and saw the stacks of dry beans and rice in USAID bags that were confiscated by the warlords and used to make them rich by selling it to the people it was supposed to be helping and the rage I felt at that moment. I remember that it is written that The L-RD is the advocate and champion of the poor and will judge the wicked accordingly and I sincerely hope and pray that this will help get the aid to the people that need it and prevents evil people from enriching themselves with the generosity of the people of the United States and by the exploitation of the needy. May HaShem guide our Leaders with His Wisdom and Divine Knowledge. Amen.

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    Susan CC
    February 4, 2025

    Misha, your comment is truth but your conclusion is power and a perfect prayer…..Amen!

    May HaShem guide our Leaders with His Wisdom and Divine Knowledge. Amen

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Julie
February 4, 2025

Thank you Secretary Rubio for the Accomplishments in Panama. We appreciate all your efforts for Panama and the US .

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