USAID under President Trump's Administration

President Trump's administration targets USAID for closure or downsizing, claiming waste and abuse, but some highlighted projects were funded by the State Department, not USAID. The future of USAID is uncertain as a federal judge temporarily blocked the administration's attempt to place workers on leave.

Efforts to Make Government More Efficient

White House press secretary defends President Trump's efforts to make government more efficient by cutting waste and abuse. Democrats criticize Elon Musk's role in government operations.

Discussion on USAID Shutdown by Elon Musk's DOGE Team

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, discusses 'waste and abuse' at USAID and Democrats' criticism of Elon Musk's role in reducing government spending. Musk's DOGE team shutdown of USAID is seen as a positive disruption to the system in Washington D.C. Democrats are urged to focus taxpayer dollars on American interests and not on frivolous items.