Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency spearheads efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has shut down its Washington, D.C., headquarters, directing staff to work from home.
This decision comes in line with orders from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by
Elon Musk, which aims to decrease the size of the federal government.
President
Donald Trump has criticized USAID's functions, labeling the agency as being run by "radical left lunatics." Similarly,
Elon Musk has voiced doubts about its effectiveness, calling it "a ball of worms."
In light of these changes, USAID's official website has been taken offline.
The agency, responsible for U.S. foreign aid and development programs, is currently experiencing a reorganization under the supervision of the State Department.
These measures are part of a wider initiative by the Trump administration to streamline federal operations and cut government expenditures.
The Department of Government Efficiency, created to spearhead this effort, has been reviewing various agencies for possible restructuring or closure.
As the reorganization process unfolds, the future of USAID remains unclear.
Employees have been asked to wait for further guidance regarding their roles and the agency’s operations.