The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Illegal Trump-Musk Power Grab at USAID Suddenly Becomes Bigger Scandal
Feb 4, 2025
Don Beyer, a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia, weighs in on the brewing scandal involving Trump and Musk at USAID. He discusses the legality of Musk's actions, including locking employees out of systems and the push to dismantle the agency. Beyer emphasizes the role of international development in global health and security, warning against cutting foreign aid. The conversation also touches on accountability concerns regarding Musk's informal influence in U.S. aid and the potential implications for Congress's power.
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Escalating USAID Scandal
- Trump empowered Musk to gut USAID, raising legality concerns.
- This escalated into a scandal when Musk locked out workers and confirmed Trump's shutdown agreement.
Lawmakers Protest USAID Actions
- Musk confirmed Trump's desire to shut down USAID, and staffers were locked out.
- Democratic lawmakers protested these actions, joined by concerned citizens.
Illegality of Musk's Actions
- USAID was established by Congress, not Musk.
- Musk's actions, like locking out employees and halting funding, are against the law.