Trump Shuts Down USAID Amid Controversy
Trump Shuts Down USAID Amid Controversy

Trump Shuts Down USAID Amid Controversy

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President Trump, with support from Elon Musk, has initiated the shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), leading to widespread layoffs and uncertainty among employees. Musk, who has criticized USAID as corrupt and wasteful, is driving these changes through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which he leads. The Trump administration's efforts to dismantle USAID have been met with legal concerns, as Congress alone has the authority to significantly alter or abolish the agency. This move has sparked fears of a humanitarian crisis due to halted aid programs and drawn criticism for potential conflicts of interest, particularly regarding Musk's business ties with Starlink in Ukraine. The controversial decision has also prompted discussions about merging USAID with the State Department, a proposal viewed by some lawmakers as illegal. Despite pushback, thousands of USAID workers have been put on leave, and the agency's oversight of international aid has been severely curtailed.

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