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USAID is facing significant changes after 50 senior staff members were put on leave, signage was removed from headquarters, and their computer system was compromised. Elon Musk claims Donald Trump has authorized him to shut down the agency, leading to a directive for staff not to report to work. USAID plays a crucial role in providing billions in humanitarian aid to combat famine and disease in developing countries, which is vital to prevent influence from nations like China and Russia. The situation raises concerns about Musk's involvement, as he is not an elected official and has government contracts globally. While he claims to address issues, the motivations behind his actions remain unclear, highlighting the need for transparency.

NBC News reports that USAID staff are being told to shred and burn classified documents. An email obtained by NBC News indicates that this document destruction was scheduled for Tuesday. The email from Erica Carr, the agency's acting executive secretary, advises staff to prioritize shredding and use burn bags when the shredder is unavailable. Having worked in government, I've never encountered a situation where so much shredding was required that the shredder's downtime was anticipated. A source who recently left USAID also found this unusual, noting they'd never heard of burning or shredding federal records at USAID. Typically, document burning occurs at embassies facing imminent takeover to prevent classified information from falling into the wrong hands, which is not the case here.

I wanted to bring you an update from Washington and introduce Data Republican, a digital detective exposing government corruption. She uses AI to analyze data, revealing connections between agencies, media, and NGOs. Her research uncovered that USAID funneled nearly half a billion dollars into Internews Network, a secretive NGO working with media outlets worldwide. Interestingly, a board member at Internews is also the VP of Communications at Reddit. During the Cold War, entities like Internews aimed to prevent the spread of communism, but now, the funds continue to grow with unclear objectives. USAID also funds domestic programs, including CEPPS, which distributes billions to Republican and Democratic groups, creating a complex web of money controlled by powerful politicians, which looks like the deep state manipulating elections. Eliminating the Department of Education and empowering parents and schools would be more effective, as the current system is overly bureaucratic and fails to meet diverse learning needs.

The speaker argues that the United States is winning on free speech: “USAID was formally shut down” after years of funding censorship—“tens of millions of dollars per year” for seven years. The “Global Engagement Center … is gone, baby gone” and “a massive reorganization of the US State Department, a 130 sub agencies are being rolled up.” DHS’s “CISA … are now out of the speech police business.” The National Science Foundation faces a “hard ban … on any grant that so much as mentions the word misinformation.” Pentagon censorship programs have been folded up, including the “Minerva Initiative, the Psychological Warfare Research Center.” The “White House Information Integrity Task Force” involved “26 different federal government agencies” and was “co chaired by ODNI, OSTP, NSF.” Two caveats: “clockmaker’s dilemma” and that “the battle is moved upstream.” Solutions proposed: “total transparency and declassification” of agency files; “free speech diplomacy” with sanctions; “full review and cuts to foreign universities and NGOs” and “NATO funding until they get rid of the AI censorship work.”

USAID and similar NGOs, such as DFID, operate in Africa under the guise of humanitarian aid and grassroots initiatives, but their real purpose is to destabilize governments. Many leaders in Africa and the developing world are celebrating USAID's exit. Despite claims of filling gaps in healthcare and education, there is no evidence of improvement in countries where USAID has been present. The social services provided are insignificant, and only a fraction of the billions of dollars given to USAID reaches the people.

USAID and other NGOs like DFID claim to rescue Africa with grassroots initiatives, but they destabilize governments. Many leaders in the developing world are celebrating USAID's exit. Despite filling gaps in healthcare and education, no country shows improvement in these areas due to USAID. The social services provided are minimal. American taxpayers should know that only a fraction of the billions given to USAID reaches the people.

A Democratic Party insider revealed extreme panic within the party regarding President Trump and Elon Musk's actions freezing USAID spending. This is described as a "killing blow" to the "deep state," impacting the Democrats' political influence and funding schemes. The insider stated that dismantling USAID is Trump's biggest political victory, crippling their "golden goose." Democrats plan to hide partisan funding under seemingly legitimate initiatives and utilize NGOs as intermediaries to circumvent oversight. To truly succeed, Trump and Musk need to completely shut down USAID or fire its staff, as the agency is overwhelmingly comprised of Democrats. The public outcry highlights the Democrats' concern about exposure of their spending. One Congressman even called for Musk's firing.

USAID has been managed by individuals with extreme views, and we are in the process of removing them. After that, we will make further decisions.

USAID, or the U.S. Agency for International Development, is not an aid organization in the traditional sense. Established in the early 1960s by JFK, its purpose is to develop institutions globally that support U.S. foreign policy. USAID coordinates capacity-building efforts for activist groups in foreign countries to align with the interests of the State Department. With a budget of $50 billion, it surpasses the combined budgets of the CIA and the State Department. Essentially, USAID acts as a facilitator for the Pentagon, State Department, and intelligence community, aiding in national security and foreign policy objectives.

USAID, established in 1961 by JFK, is not an aid organization despite its name. The "aid" in USAID stands for the U.S. Agency for International Development, which focuses on developing institutions that the State Department needs. It coordinates capacity-building efforts for activist groups in foreign countries to align with U.S. interests. With a budget of $50 billion, USAID surpasses the combined budgets of the CIA and the State Department, which totals $72 billion. Essentially, USAID acts as a facilitator for the Pentagon, State Department, and intelligence community, supporting national security and clandestine operations.

For context, USAID has been around for more than sixty years with bipartisan support, earmarks in every budget, and a workforce of about 10 to 14,000 staff, plus roughly $40,000,000,000 in procurement each year. We read Project Twenty Twenty Five and felt somewhat prepared for this administration in some ways, but not in others. Ahead of the inauguration, the Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI), which works in countries transitioning from authoritarian or wartime to more peaceful and structured governments, was a major player and had organized during the previous administration to respond to threats to U.S. democracy. Also notable to our group, including our gender and sexual minorities employee resource group, is that we had moved our group away from the USAID main systems into Signal chats to protect the community there. January 20, the inauguration, brought one of 200 executive orders to stop foreign assistance, creating a ninety-day pause on all funding. In addition, there were executive orders to stop DEI programming, which affected a large number of our awards immediately. In that first week, we experienced threatening emails across staff, a takeover of the DEIA, truth@opm.gov email address, which was unusual in its centralization to all government staff, and many staff under a particular hiring mechanism were immediately put on furlough or laid off. I am part of that hiring mechanism. Within that initial period, over the weekend, our senior staff, including our general counsel, were put on administrative leave. In response, we moved quickly to establish the USAID stop work order website and a Signal group, organized by a longtime implementing partner and strategic communications specialists. They moved immediately to begin gathering people, creating community, and collecting information. This is also when some of the first lawsuits began to be discussed. In the second weekend, additional Signal groups were stood up. USAID is an agency of about 10 to 14,000 people within the United States, and we have about 50,000 people who are hired into the ecosystem of awards and grants contracted by USAID. This community began gathering in Signal, especially as disinformation about USAID emerged from X (Elon Musk’s platform) and escalated attacks. In that second week after the administration, almost all USAID staff were put on administrative leave, including our ethics lawyers, our HR, and our security. DOES took over, and our buildings were closed. By February 5, we had our first large-scale protest organized, with several congressional leaders standing up with us along with agency leadership. Many developments followed, and I will discuss those next.

USAID and similar NGOs claim to rescue Africa through grassroots initiatives, but they are wolves in sheep's clothing using humanitarian access to destabilize governments. Most leaders in the developing world are celebrating USAID's exit. USAID claims to fill gaps in healthcare and education, but there's no evidence of improvement in any country where they've operated. The social services they provide are insignificant. American taxpayers should know that only a fraction of the billions of dollars given to USAID reaches the people.

People are scared because they suddenly lost their financial security. Just weeks ago, they knew how to cover childcare and medical bills, but now everything's gone. Christina Drey and Adam Dubard were fired this month during the shutdown of foreign aid distributed by USAID. The administration sent over 8,000 USAID employees home, seemingly based on loyalty rather than competence. These dedicated public servants, with decades of experience across multiple administrations, were abruptly dismissed. They were reportedly emailed and then escorted out of the building, without any clear explanation. They couldn't even return. There was no process or explanation given to them.

People are really scared because overnight, many lost their next paycheck and ability to pay for childcare and medical bills. Christina Drey and Adam Dubard were fired this month amidst the chaotic shutdown of foreign aid distributed by USAID. Over 8,000 USAID employees were sent home, not based on competency but on loyalty tests. These are people with decades of public service across administrations, and they had to leave the building immediately. As far as I know, they received an email, and if they didn't leave, they were escorted out. There was no process or explanation given to them.

Hello everyone, and welcome to the weekly report. The USAID website is currently unreachable, as the Trump administration has frozen its activities and may move it under the State Department. This could be one of Trump's most significant actions early in his presidency. Many still view USAID as a disaster relief agency, but it plays a crucial role in U.S. regime change operations, funding NGOs that undermine elected governments. Reports indicate that 90% of Ukrainian media is U.S. government-funded, creating a propaganda loop that distorts the reality of the war. Additionally, USAID allegedly funded research at the Wuhan lab, raising concerns about its role in COVID-19. Americans deserve a transparent audit of USAID, and the agency should be shut down to restore integrity. Thank you for listening.

Hello everyone, and welcome to the weekly report. The USAID website is currently inaccessible, and reports indicate the Trump administration has frozen its activities, potentially moving it under the State Department or shutting it down entirely. Many view USAID as a humanitarian agency, but it plays a significant role in U.S. regime change efforts globally, funding NGOs that undermine elected governments. Recent reports show that 90% of Ukrainian media outlets rely on U.S. funding, creating a propaganda loop that distorts information about the conflict. Additionally, USAID is linked to funding gain-of-function research at the Wuhan lab. Americans deserve transparency regarding USAID's actions, and the agency should be audited and ultimately closed. Thank you for listening.

USAID is how the CIA gets things done, attempting regime change with secret accounts and shell companies. They receive $50 billion annually, even funding Al-Shabaab groups and commanding the Taliban to keep opium flowing. USAID, the State Department, and the CIA rigged the Guatemalan election to install CIA-controlled politicians and run a child trafficking network. DHS and HHS created public-private partnerships with Mexican cartels and NGOs like Save the Children to fund international child trafficking. There's a crisis of human smuggling and trafficking where the federal government cannot be turned to for help. We are failing in our American heritage, we have hope in President Trump.

USAID is a fraud and a slush fund for left-wing projects globally, with very little being put to good use. This occurs while denying funds to those who clearly need them, with only cents on the dollar reaching those in need. USAID was initially created for humanitarian purposes, but it has been captured by the military-industrial complex, becoming a sinister propagator of totalitarianism and war. The US government, through USAID, has funded things like DEI initiatives in Serbia, gender surgeries worldwide, sex change surgeries in Guatemala, and social media influencers in Ukraine. USAID is using taxpayer dollars to fund opposition and subvert democracy in other countries. USAID and the CIA don't promote democracy; they are run by radical lunatics that we are working to remove. As an American taxpayer, I don't want my dollars going towards this.

USAID has been a slush fund for left-wing projects globally, including gender surgeries, DEI policies, and climate initiatives. Billions of dollars funded NGOs, which infiltrated corporations and the public sector. This fueled resettlement of illegal immigrants, promoted equity policies, and advanced radical gender agendas. This massive left-wing power structure, including the media, wasn't organic; it was taxpayer-funded. The outcry against President Trump's cuts to USAID funding stems from this. He's cutting off the funding to organizations that harm America.

USAID has been accused of acting as a covert operations division for U.S. foreign policy, often engaging in activities that resemble those previously conducted by the CIA. This includes funding opposition groups in countries like Bangladesh, where they supported specific demographics to destabilize governments. Both Democrats and internationalist Republicans benefit from USAID, complicating efforts to shut it down. Past presidents, including Biden and Obama, have been implicated in this corruption, with connections to organizations funded by USAID. The Trump administration's foreign policy challenged this system, leading to significant pushback, including legal actions against Trump. USAID's influence extends across various sectors, including media and academia, raising concerns about accountability and transparency in U.S. foreign aid.

USAID operates under the guise of humanitarian aid while advancing U.S. foreign policy. It has taken on tasks that the State Department prefers to avoid, functioning similarly to a covert operations division once managed by the CIA. Unlike the CIA, USAID is not required to obtain a presidential finding for covert operations. This has led to numerous international scandals involving USAID rather than the CIA. Understanding the CIA's history with money laundering sheds light on the issues surrounding USAID, which is resistant to congressional oversight and refuses to disclose its financial records.

I Googled USAID and apparently Trump and Elon shut off the world's oxygen supply. But what's missing from these stories is any reporting on what USAID was spending money on, like sketchy projects they funneled billions into, or why shutting it down might be a good thing. USAID was dropping millions on gender studies in countries that still stone women, funding infrastructure projects where nothing ever got built, and paying for DC cocktail parties instead of actual aid. The media is acting like USAID was a holy temple when in reality, it was just a government ATM with no withdrawal limits. Nobody even knew what USAID did until Trump shut it down. If your charity dies when the free government money stops flowing, it wasn't a charity. It was a money laundering Ponzi scheme. And the fact that CNN is crying tells you everything.

USAID has been unresponsive and often operates independently of U.S. foreign policy, which is concerning given that it uses taxpayer dollars. There is a need for alignment between USAID's programs and the national interest, as outlined by the State Department and the National Security Council. Despite attempts to reform the agency over the past few decades, it continues to resist cooperation and transparency regarding funding and program details. This lack of accountability cannot persist, and it is essential that taxpayer money is used to support U.S. national interests. The ongoing frustration with USAID's operations has spanned multiple administrations and must be addressed.