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.
No.
The President and his cabinet is put in charge of these agencies by Congress.
Congress is too slow to lead agencies. The design of our system is for executives to lead, not committees.
I’m fairly certain the president can’t simply dissolve an agency carte Blanca without any outside input.
Or else what?
If there’s no enforcement mechanism, then yeah the President can do it.