Staff Reports
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has managed to position itself as the benevolent giant of disaster recovery and poverty alleviation. However, recent developments suggest that it may soon be taking a dirt nap, courtesy of President Trump, with a little nudge from Elon Musk. It seems that a recommendation from the tech mogul has led Trump to consider shutting down an agency often criticized for wasting taxpayer dollars and being run by individuals with questionable agendas.
Reports indicate that during a recent audio chat on Musk’s social media platform X, the billionaire made clear that he and Trump had discussed the merits of dismantling USAID. In a classic display of their shared disdain for bloated government bureaucracy, Musk outlined how Trump agreed that the operation could well be on the chopping block. This isn’t just a casual suggestion either; it’s a reflection of a growing sentiment among many Americans fed up with government overreach and inefficiency.
Elon Musk and Trump push to shut down USAID, calling it "beyond repair" amid internal chaos and employee shutdown.https://t.co/DAJ6Ei9GFq pic.twitter.com/WxwiacjQgv
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The narrative began to unfold further as Trump recently took to the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, where he candidly slammed USAID. His description of the agency as being run by “radical lunatics” is both captivating and alarming, but to many conservatives, it simply rings true. After all, there is nothing quite like a hefty dose of blunt honesty to shake the cobwebs off an agency that often operates in the shadows, following leftist ideologies rather than common-sense solutions.
Democrats, unsurprisingly, are not taking the potential closure of USAID lying down. They are expressing outrage over the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — another Musk initiative — looking into USAID’s inner workings. New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a prominent Democrat, is among the outraged, labeling reports of unauthorized access to classified information as serious and unprecedented. However, one must wonder why Democrats prioritize the protection of an agency over the legitimate concerns of
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has managed to position itself as the benevolent giant of disaster recovery and poverty alleviation. However, recent developments suggest that it may soon be taking a dirt nap, courtesy of President Trump, with a little nudge from Elon Musk. It seems that a recommendation from the tech mogul has led Trump to consider shutting down an agency often criticized for wasting taxpayer dollars and being run by individuals with questionable agendas.
Reports indicate that during a recent audio chat on Musk’s social media platform X, the billionaire made clear that he and Trump had discussed the merits of dismantling USAID. In a classic display of their shared disdain for bloated government bureaucracy, Musk outlined how Trump agreed that the operation could well be on the chopping block. This isn’t just a casual suggestion either; it’s a reflection of a growing sentiment among many Americans fed up with government overreach and inefficiency.
The narrative began to unfold further as Trump recently took to the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, where he candidly slammed USAID. His description of the agency as being run by “radical lunatics” is both captivating and alarming, but to many conservatives, it simply rings true. After all, there is nothing quite like a hefty dose of blunt honesty to shake the cobwebs off an agency that often operates in the shadows, following leftist ideologies rather than common-sense solutions.
Democrats, unsurprisingly, are not taking the potential closure of USAID lying down. They are expressing outrage over the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — another Musk initiative — looking into USAID’s inner workings. New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a prominent Democrat, is among the outraged, labeling reports of unauthorized access to classified information as serious and unprecedented. However, one must wonder why Democrats prioritize the protection of an agency over the legitimate concerns of taxpayers who foot the agency’s bills.
As the plot thickens, reports surfaced indicating that USAID employees were instructed not to show up for work. Naturally, this added to the swirling rumors about the agency’s future, leading to speculation that perhaps it’s time for the government to reevaluate how resources are allocated. With Trump’s combative stance and Musk’s push for government efficiency, it may well be the end of the line for an agency that many believe has been doing more harm than good. If Trump goes through with this decision, it could send a strong message about accountability and a new direction for government spending — one that ordinary Americans might actually support.
taxpayers who foot the agency’s bills.
As the plot thickens, reports surfaced indicating that USAID employees were instructed not to show up for work. Naturally, this added to the swirling rumors about the agency’s future, leading to speculation that perhaps it’s time for the government to reevaluate how resources are allocated. With Trump’s combative stance and Musk’s push for government efficiency, it may well be the end of the line for an agency that many believe has been doing more harm than good. If Trump goes through with this decision, it could send a strong message about accountability and a new direction for government spending — one that ordinary Americans might actually support.
