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Shuttering of USAID Headquarters in Light of U.S. Government Downsizing Initiatives

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency spearheads the effort to close the U.S. Agency for International Development.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has shut down its headquarters in Washington, D.C., directing its staff to work from home.

This move follows orders from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk, which aims to downsize the federal government.

President Donald Trump has criticized the agency's operations, labeling its management as 'radical left lunatics.' Elon Musk has voiced concerns about USAID’s performance, 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 going through a reorganization under the supervision of the State Department.

These actions are part of a larger initiative by the Trump administration to streamline federal functions and cut government expenditures.

The Department of Government Efficiency, created to oversee this process, has been reviewing different agencies for possible restructuring or shutdown.

The future of USAID remains ambiguous as the reorganization continues.

Employees have been instructed to wait for additional guidance concerning their responsibilities and the agency's operations.
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