DCOGEfficiency

In a stunning political maneuver, President Donald Trump has confirmed that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) is taking drastic steps to slash federal spending, with USAID being the first casualty. The move signals a significant shift in the administration’s approach to foreign aid, sparking outrage across Washington.

Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump downplayed concerns about Musk’s growing influence, emphasizing that all decisions go through him. “Elon is identifying wasteful spending, but I make the final call,” he assured reporters. The situation escalated following the resignation of David Lebryk, the federal official overseeing government payments, granting Musk access to a vast network handling billions in taxpayer funds. Over the weekend, Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that his team was already eliminating improper payments, setting off alarm bells among lawmakers and watchdog groups.

💸💸💸Musk Targets USAID—Washington in Turmoil

The latest revelation? Musk has personally reviewed USAID’s financials with Trump and received direct approval to shut it down. In a bold statement, he confirmed, “After going over the numbers with the President, we both agreed—USAID had to go.” Within days, reports emerged that D.O.G.E. engineers had gained access to USAID’s internal systems, prompting immediate backlash:

🔹 Senior security officials placed on leave after attempting to block Musk’s team from accessing agency data.
🔹 USAID Chief of Staff Matt Hopson resigns, citing chaos within the organization.
🔹 The agency’s headquarters begins shutting down, with insiders reporting an unprecedented restructuring effort.

🚨🚨🚨Power Grab or “America First” in Action?

Democrats are calling the move an unconstitutional power grab, warning that dismantling USAID without congressional approval could be illegal. Senator Chris Coons accused Trump of using Musk as a weapon to gut the agency, while Senator Jeanne Shaheen argued that dissolving USAID would cripple humanitarian efforts and open the door for China to expand its global influence.

Despite the backlash, Trump remains firm. “Elon isn’t acting alone—I’m the one making the decisions,” he stated, reinforcing his commitment to cutting inefficiencies in government spending. Critics, however, warn of conflicts of interest, given Musk’s companies—Tesla and SpaceX—receive billions in federal contracts.

Is Musk becoming Washington’s new financial watchdog, or is this a billionaire-fueled power shift with global consequences? One thing is clear—this is just the beginning. 🚨🔥

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