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In perhaps the most controversial turn of events, Elon Musk, acting under the president's directives, announced the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Musk and his team uncovered what they allege to be the largest money laundering scheme in U.S. history operated through the agency. Citing the finding as a “bowl of worms,” Musk indicated that the agency's dysfunction warranted its shutdown.
This significant cut represents a broader trend of dismantling governmental oversight and programs that have been criticized for inefficiency and misuse of taxpayer dollars. Musk plans to integrate any necessary functions of USAID into the State Department, with potential reforms scheduled if the need arises in the future.