Musk, Trump and USAID

What is USAID? And why do Trump and Musk want to end it?
In its first two weeks, President Trump's administration has made significant changes to the U.S. Agency for International Development.
What is USAID? Rubio takes over USAID as Trump and Musk work to dismantle it
What is USAID? Why are President Donald Trump and Elon Musk trying to shut it down. Here's what we know so far.
USAID headquarters in Washington are blocked after Musk says Trump agrees to close the aid agency
Staffers of the U.S. Agency for International Development have been instructed to stay out of its Washington headquarters, and yellow police tape and officers have blocked the lobby
USAID's DC office shuts for the day as Musk, Trump ramp up attacks
Employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) were informed on Monday that their headquarters in downtown Washington was shut for the day, hours after billionaire Elon Musk said President Donald Trump agreed that Washington's primary humanitarian agency should be closed.
Trump and Musk’s USAID ‘Shut Down’ Threat Opens Door for China
Charities, diplomats and foreign officials around the world are frantically trying to figure out what will happen to the US agency that doles out over $40 billion in aid for everything from life-saving HIV programs in Africa to funding for Ukraine amid the Trump administration’s assault on a cornerstone of the country’s global influence.
Trump, Musk, and the USAID Freeze: A Chilling Impact on Global Aid
The Trump administration's significant changes to USAID have resulted in a freeze on foreign assistance, layoffs, and suspended programs, sparking concern among aid organizations. Elon Musk's involvement underscores the potential for further disruption as humanitarian efforts face a major challenge.
Musk Says Trump Wants to Shut Down U.S. Foreign Aid Agency
President Trump has stopped short of saying the U.S. Agency for International Development should be closed. Elon Musk’s comments added to the questions surrounding its future.
Musk says Trump has agreed to "shut" USAID down
Elon Musk said he's spoken with President Trump on the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) and "he agreed" that "we should shut it down." The big picture: Musk's comments during a late-night X spaces discussion followed reports that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) representatives had visited USAID's D.
Foreign aid agency USAID in crisis as Trump, Musk threaten shutdown
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is facing its greatest threat since its inception over 60 years ago, as President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk spent the weekend impugning the agency that has contributed to Washington being the most critical source of foreign assistance around the world.
Flashback: Biden admin repeatedly used USAID to push abortion in Africa
President Donald Trump's administration is going after USAID, an organization President Joe Biden used to push abortion ...
What is USAID and why is Trump reportedly poised to close it?
On Monday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused USAID's leadership of "insubordination" and said he was now its "acting ...
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Scrapping of USAID will be good for Africa – Adamu Garba
Senator Adamu Garba on Monday said the proposed scrapping of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) ...
USAID to merge with State Department in 'apocalyptic' shakeup; Rubio now acting director
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday he is acting director of the United States Agency for International ...
Russia consumer watchdog falsely accuses US of gathering dangerous pathogens in DR Congo
The INRB lab in Goma is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies that meet the highest international standards of quality, ...