USAID Headquarters Closure and Elon Musk's Involvement

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
USAID headquarters in Washington, D.C. ordered employees to work from home overnight without providing a reason. Tech billionaire Elon Musk, advising President Trump, announced plans to shut down USAID and move it under the State Department. Musk claims Trump supported the decision.

Key Points

  • USAID headquarters in Washington, D.C. closed down with employees working remotely
  • Elon Musk announced plans to shut down USAID and place it under State Department
  • Trump administration reportedly considering moving USAID under State Department's authority
  • USAID established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy as main international humanitarian and development arm

Pros

  • Efforts to cut down federal government's bureaucracy

Cons

  • Uncertainty for USAID employees
  • Lack of clarity on reasons for closure