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Breaking: WASHINGTON (AP) — USAID security chiefs on leave after trying to prevent Musk's DOGE from accessing classified material, officials say.
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For those who don’t know what USAID is USAID stands for the United States Agency for International Development. It is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government that is primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance. USAID works
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He was a package deal with Trump. We definitely voted for him. We've got the successful American deal maker and the greatest American engineer of our life times emerging through merit in the private sector to now FIX the government. This is what makes America Great
Anything Elon Musk accessed should be considered spillage. Effectively in the public domain once that Russian asset gets a look at it.
Unacceptable that Elon Musk's DOGE is now getting access to classified material and intelligence reports.
“Elected officials delegate power—unelected contractors execute it. Authority isn’t limited to the ballot; it’s extended through appointments, contracts, and clearances, making elections a formality, not a firewall.”
If they have the proper clearances, need to know and authorization, then they must give them access If no to any of the above, then one cannot give them access
Why is Congress not standing up to DOGE? Where does their authority come from? This is all a farce
Shocking that there isn't already an injuction in place. Democratic elected officials are truly NOT up to the moment. Need better rapid response team, better messaging.
I have a lot of respect for Rand Paul and Elon Musk, and if they both agree that the U.S. government should stop funding USAID and end foreign aid, we should listen. If Elon is right that only 10% of foreign aid reaches those in need, and billionaire Dan Pena argues it's closer
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they should be in jail. hiding criminal activity. criminals protecting criminals. those congressman crying are clearly the most corrupt.
I mean musk does have top-secret clearance…. And he’s saving the citizens billions a day… I endorse this behavior
They are being placed on leave for doing their actual jobs. Elon has no need to know or authority to access this information. Some information is for NOFORN and he is definitely FORN.
Musk has already defense contracts with NASA and the US government. Nothing new here!
We need answers from Congress immediately. Why were no journalists coving this on the Sunday morning news shows? They need to sworm Congress members on Monday. Hold them accountable? Don't let them spin it. This is frightening.
Musk aides locked govt workers out of Treasury computer systems. Is he getting contract info to benefit himself & trump, an enemies list to target, both? It’s illegal for an unauthorized person to access Treasury info, why isn’t someone stopping Elmo? The attack was coordinated!
Wait. Why is Elon Musk allowed to access classified material? This is out of control.
It would be interesting to know the Security clearances of those at USAID... not exactly an intelligence agency?
President has ultimate authority for declassification and he tasked DODGE to do this so there is nothing to hide behind
On leave? Wth does THAT mean? Where is media in Musk hijacking our government?! Where are our damn Democratic leaders.
One of the worst entities under our federal government. Musk's "DOGE team" are all in the USAID and have explicit authority for this.
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Scary stuff going on at USAID. Doesn’t appear to be an aid organization at all.
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Did you know that USAID, using YOUR tax dollars, funded bioweapon research, including COVID-19, that killed millions of people? x.com/kanekoathegrea…
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CIA nation-building is now on hold. Why would anyone trust these agencies with secrets anyway. They belong in jail.