Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has dramatically reduced the workforce of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) from 10,000 to under 300. Only minimal personnel remain in key regional bureaus such as Africa and Asia, prompting concerns about the agency's ability to counter China’s influence and address poverty. An email was sent to USAID staff about upcoming administrative leave, with many employees fearing retaliation for speaking about these cuts. The administration's actions reflect a broader hostility towards USAID, which has been described by Musk as a 'criminal organization.'
"There are more impoverished people in Asia than anywhere else, and our presence has always helped counter the influence of China."
"Elon Musk has called USAID a 'criminal organization' and boasted about 'feeding it through a wood chipper.'"
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