The article reports that the Trump administration has put two senior security chiefs at USAID on leave for refusing to hand over classified materials to inspection teams led by Elon Musk's newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Despite lacking appropriate security clearances, Musk's team managed to access USAID's classified materials, raising concerns about adherence to security protocols. This incident mirrors similar actions at the Treasury Department, underscoring the heightened scrutiny and operational shifts within federal agencies under the Musk-led initiative.
The Trump administration placed two top USAID security officials on leave after they refused to provide classified materials to Elon Musk's government-inspection teams.
Musk's Department of Government Efficiency gained access to classified information at USAID, despite lacking the required high-level security clearance.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Musk's governmental initiatives and established security protocols within federal agencies.
The formation of DOGE reflects a broader agenda under the Trump administration to streamline federal workforce and regulations.
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