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What is USAID and why do Trump and Musk want to end it?

  • The President does not have the legal authority to shut down USAID, as it was established as an independent agency by Congress, according to constitutional scholars.
  • Trump's administration has put nearly all of USAID's staff on leave and frozen billions in humanitarian assistance, prompting backlash from Democratic lawmakers.
  • Elon Musk stated he was working to 'shut down' USAID, but it remains unclear if this is the official position of Trump's administration.
  • Nicholas Kristof criticized the actions against USAID, stating it is a 'demolition—a blow to our values and interests alike,' emphasizing the impact on vulnerable populations.
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