The U.S. Agency for International Development’s Director of Security and his deputy were placed on administrative leave after they tried to prevent Department of Government Efficiency employees from accessing secure USAID systems. The DOGE team attempted to access personnel files, security systems, and classified systems beyond their security clearance level. Despite resistance from the USAID security officials, the DOGE employees eventually gained access to the systems.
Elon Musk, head of DOGE, called for USAID to be dismantled, accusing the agency of being a criminal organization. President Trump supported Musk’s actions and criticized USAID as being run by radical lunatics. Democrats expressed concern over the security implications of the unauthorized access to USAID records.
There are discussions within the Trump administration about placing USAID under the authority of the State Department, a move that has been met with opposition from Democratic lawmakers and legal experts. The USAID website went offline, and hundreds of employees have been fired or furloughed following a freeze on U.S. global assistance.
The atmosphere at USAID headquarters is tense, with employees feeling unsafe and under surveillance by DOGE. The situation has raised questions about the security and integrity of the agency’s operations. Requests for comments from the State Department, USAID, and Musk have not been immediately answered. The ongoing developments have sparked concerns among lawmakers and officials about the future of USAID and its role in international development efforts.
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