Secretary of State Rubio isn’t taking any guff. He’s going to tell it like it is.
And now Marco Rubio silenced a reporter for asking the dumbest question imaginable.
Rubio’s State Department Stands Strong Against Political Assaults
Under Secretary Marco Rubio’s resolute leadership, the U.S. State Department is forcefully countering baseless allegations that it has stalled contracts for Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTFs).
A senior State Department official told Fox News Digital in an exclusive statement, “As USAID transitions under the State Department, our commitment to delivering critical humanitarian aid remains steadfast and aligned with America’s foreign policy priorities.”
Rubio’s team isn’t just defending their record—they’re proving it with action. A recent $50 million approval for RUTFs, enough to nourish over one million of the world’s most vulnerable children, showcases the real impact of Rubio’s policies.
This comes after the February merger of USAID into the State Department, a bold efficiency move inspired by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Despite Democratic Rep. Gabe Amo’s heated accusations in May that Rubio was “freezing” aid, the Secretary stood his ground, declaring, “You need to figure out why they’re not moving, because it isn’t an impediment for us,” and promising, “We’re going to do more food aid than any other country on the planet, times 10.”
Rubio’s not backing down—and the results speak for themselves.
Rubio Delivers Results While Democrats Flounder
Rubio’s State Department is turning promises into action, leaving political critics scrambling. Partnerships with non-profit RUTF producers MANA and Edesia have been thriving since March 2, with 1.4 million boxes of life-saving RUTFs approved on May 26, as revealed by a Fox News Digital source.
An internal document obtained by Fox shows Rubio’s team in high gear: USAID’s Dianna Darney de Salcedo pressed Jeremy Lewin, a former DOGE official now steering the merger, to urgently ship warehoused food commodities and RUTFs. The memo also secured a $35 million Title II award—leaner than expected, but a savvy move reflecting Rubio’s commitment to fiscal responsibility.
MANA CEO Mark Moore told Fox, “We’re all looking at June and July running out of these old contracts and saying we’re just going to have to close the doors,” but Rubio’s timely intervention changed the game.
“It is trending the right way, and we’re thrilled,” Moore added. Contrast that with Rep. Amo’s flimsy attack in May, snapping, “No, you need to figure [that] out, sir.” Rubio didn’t blink—his focus on delivery outshines Democratic posturing every time.
Rubio’s Vision: Smarter Aid, Stronger Impact
With Rubio at the helm, the State Department is redefining humanitarian aid through efficiency and accountability.
The USAID merger, a Musk-inspired masterstroke, has slashed bureaucracy, ensuring RUTFs—nutrient-packed meals hailed as “medicine” in some nations—reach malnourished children faster.
The $50 million RUTF boost and $35 million Title II award highlight Rubio’s knack for aligning aid with America’s strategic goals while keeping costs tight. Fox News reports this as part of Rubio’s push for “smarter, more impactful” aid—a vision that’s paying off.
Meanwhile, critics like Amo, who claimed Rubio “refused to make” a commitment, have gone silent; neither he nor Edesia responded to Fox’s requests for comment. That quiet tells its own story. Rubio’s leadership isn’t just about weathering political storms—it’s about building a system that delivers, proving that under his watch, America’s humanitarian efforts are stronger than ever.
