Summary

Elon Musk announced the closure of USAID during a DOGE update on X, calling it “a ball of worms” and “beyond repair.”

The decision follows reports of internal conflicts over DOGE’s involvement in restricted areas. Trump backed the move, criticizing USAID leadership.

An internal email instructed non-essential staff to stay home. The Trump administration pressures USAID to align with its America First agenda.

Critics see Musk’s remarks as informal and conspiracy-driven.

  • Bo7a
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    6912 hours ago

    Everything is always beyond repair to this fuckstick. I think he may just be horrible at everything.

    • @dovah
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      3411 hours ago

      “Repairability” of anything is often correlated with skill level. Everything is beyond repair if you don’t know what you’re doing.

      • @CharlesDarwin
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        44 hours ago

        Very great way to put it. Applies in so many contexts. I see the exact same kind of thing at work - some seagull manager cannot understand an existing thing, but wants to effect some kind of change, often will insist on replacing it.

        By the time the impact of their stupid decision starts to hit, they’ll be long gone…probably being paid even more extravagantly…

      • @pahlimur
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        6 hours ago

        Never thought of repairability this way. Weirdly helped with some anxiety I’ve been having recently. Thank you random internet person.

      • @grue
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        79 hours ago

        And also if you hate it and want an excuse to throw it out.