Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced on social media that he and President Trump are in the process of shutting down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), despite the agency receiving funding from Congress. Musk claims to have Trump’s support for this decision. Trump has criticized USAID in the past, calling it run by radical lunatics. Musk and Trump plan to freeze most U.S. foreign assistance pending a review. They are discussing transferring authority of USAID to the State Department, which may violate laws passed by Congress. Musk also plans to remove regulations and make additional changes to federal agencies as part of his government efficiency initiative. Some argue that the president’s actions may be unconstitutional, leading to a potential legal battle. Musk’s announcement of shutting down USAID comes after an incident where employees from his Department of Government Efficiency tried to access secure systems at USAID. Musk believes the agency is beyond repair and hopeless, calling it a “ball of worms.” Some lawmakers, like Sen. Joni Ernst, support Musk’s efforts, but there is uncertainty about the view in Congress. Musk urged Trump to act quickly, stating that the current situation offers the best opportunity for significant change.
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