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On Monday morning, several USAID employees were locked out of their laptops and office building, prompting Democrats to stage a protest outside the agency’s Washington, D.C., headquarters. They condemned the decision by former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk to freeze funding and potentially shut down USAID, calling it "unconstitutional."
Over the weekend, USAID's website went offline, and its X account was deactivated. Meanwhile, staff working under Musk and his so-called Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) were reportedly denied access to USAID's secure financial data at its Washington, D.C., headquarters.
His involvement, along with Doge’s actions within federal agencies, has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats, who argue that Musk and Trump are overstepping congressional authority.
Trump defended the White House’s actions regarding USAID, claiming it was run by "liberal lunatics" and riddled with fraud. He also insisted that Musk “can’t and won’t do anything without our approval.”
White House Confirms Musk’s Government Role
The White House has confirmed that Elon Musk is serving as a special government employee.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated: "Elon Musk is selflessly serving President Trump’s Administration as a special government employee and has abided by all applicable federal laws."
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, a special government employee is defined as anyone expected to work for the government for 130 days or less within a 365-day period.
CNN reports that Musk is not receiving compensation for his role, though an official familiar with the matter stated he holds top security clearance. The Associated Press further reports that Musk has a government email address and office space within the White House complex.
Context: Musk’s Role in the "Department of Government Efficiency"
Musk, the world’s richest man, is heading the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (Doge). While not an official government agency, Doge was established to reduce inefficiencies within the federal government—a goal shared by both Musk and Trump.
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