Musk Claims Trump Agrees to Shut Down USAID

Elon Musk announced during a recent X Spaces session that he and President Donald Trump have agreed to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), claiming it is 'beyond repair.' This statement follows the Trump administration's suspension of two senior USAID security officials after they denied access to classified materials for Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk described USAID as 'a criminal organization' and emphasized the need for drastic measures against it, stating that the agency is fundamentally flawed. The DOGE team eventually gained access to classified information, leading to further scrutiny of USAID's operations. The agency, which is the largest humanitarian aid donor globally, has already faced operational disruptions, including its website going offline. If the agency is shut down, it could significantly impact various humanitarian programs worldwide, including health and anti-corruption efforts.