Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced on social media that he and President Donald Trump were in the process of shutting down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), as part of their efforts to streamline the federal bureaucracy. Musk did not provide details on the legal authority for this move or the timeline for implementation, but claimed it had the full support of the president. Trump has criticized USAID as being led by radical lunatics and has frozen U.S. foreign assistance pending a review. The proposed shutdown has sparked concerns among Democratic lawmakers and legal experts about the legality of such a move without congressional approval. This announcement followed an incident where USAID’s director of security and his deputy were placed on leave after trying to prevent Musk’s staff from accessing secure systems. Musk described USAID as beyond repair and hopeless, expressing a desire for radical changes in the agency. He also hinted at plans for further regulatory reforms. Some Trump aides argue that the Impoundment Control Act prohibiting the withholding of approved funds is unconstitutional, setting the stage for potential legal battles. Musk emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that now is the best opportunity for reform. This move is part of broader efforts to overhaul federal agencies, with Musk indicating more changes are on the horizon.
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