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Dismantling USAID

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Dismantling USAID

Matt Gagnon discussed the judicial conflict surrounding Elon Musk’s attempt to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). A federal judge ordered Musk and his department to grant USAID employees access to systems and pause shutdown efforts, citing Musk’s actions as a usurpation of Congress’s authority. Critics argue the Trump administration’s actions will harm vulnerable populations. Gagnon questioned the legality and practicality of USAID’s closure, noting it was scaled back by 80% but not fully closed. He debated the president’s power to refuse congressionally appropriated funds, suggesting the Supreme Court may need to resolve this issue.

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