The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is facing potential closure as Tesla CEO Elon Musk, an advisor to the Trump administration, pushes for its shutdown. Musk revealed during a live session that President Trump agreed to the agency’s closure, citing irreparable issues within USAID that necessitate its termination.

Following a dispute over classified material access, two top security officials at USAID were placed on leave for refusing to provide restricted information to Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team. Despite lacking necessary security clearances, the DOGE team eventually gained access to classified intelligence reports, prompting the security officials’ actions.

Musk’s efforts to streamline government operations extend beyond USAID, as his team recently accessed sensitive information at the Treasury Department, leading to a senior official’s resignation. The formation of DOGE aims to reduce federal workforce, cut programs, and slash regulations in collaboration with the Trump administration.

USAID, a key federal agency targeted by the Trump administration, has faced significant program cuts and leadership changes. The freeze on foreign assistance imposed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio has impacted USAID’s global operations, resulting in layoffs and furloughs.

As tensions rise over the agency’s future, critics like Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren express concerns about potential privacy breaches and government funding issues under Musk’s influence. The situation underscores the ongoing power struggle within the U.S. government over the direction and management of critical agencies like USAID.