Elon Musk has once again unleashed “Shock & Awe,” announcing the demolition and closure of USAID, the U.S. foreign aid agency with 10,000 employees that distributes $40 billion annually to 180 nations.
The headquarters in Washington, D.C., has been shut down, with Musk locking out 600 employees.
The tech billionaire declared the agency “beyond repair,” posting: “It became clear this isn’t just an apple with a worm inside. What we have is a tangled mess of worms. Essentially, the whole thing needs to go. It’s beyond fixing.” The drastic move sent shockwaves across the globe.
Musk’s Financial Power Grab Sparks Panic
Ending U.S. foreign aid wasn’t the only bombshell: Musk’s new government efficiency agency, DOGE, has gained access to the core of the U.S. financial system—specifically, Treasury portals handling transactions worth $5 trillion. The move triggered panic in the financial sector.
Reports indicate that Musk has already halted payments to government contractors.
Trump and Musk Slash Aid to South Africa
Trump and Musk also announced cuts to aid for South Africa—Musk’s birthplace. The country’s majority-Black government faces accusations of “human rights violations,” particularly regarding a controversial land confiscation law allegedly targeting White property owners.
