Crowds have gathered outside the headquarters of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) as employees were told not to come to work today. Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, is reportedly planning to shut down the agency, citing a need to cut back on bureaucracy. This move follows President Trump’s freeze on foreign assistance, which has already led to the closure of several worldwide aid programs, including an HIV-AIDS scheme and education programs in Afghanistan.
US correspondent James Matthews described the scene as a frontline in the fight against radical revolution, suggesting that the situation may end up in court as a test of the judiciary’s ability to handle the situation. This development raises concerns about the future of US foreign assistance and global aid initiatives. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.
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