Rubio Defends Limited US Aid to Myanmar Quake Victims
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the US's limited response to the Myanmar earthquake, citing the need to balance global aid with national interests and blaming Myanmar's military junta for hindering access. Rubio dismissed criticism that the Trump administration's cuts to USAID hampered the response, arguing other wealthy nations should contribute and that the US is reforming its aid system to prevent wasteful spending. Despite limited initial deployment, Rubio stated the US is providing assistance and will continue to do so. The earthquake caused over 3,300 deaths and thousands of injuries.
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