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In a significant upheaval, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is undergoing a dramatic restructuring spearheaded by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Established in 1961, the agency’s operations are now under intense scrutiny as Musk’s DOGE implements sweeping changes aimed at boosting transparency and accountability. Controversy has erupted following the administrative leave of two key USAID officials who refused to grant access to classified data, highlighting tensions between national security and the drive for organizational efficiency. The restructuring, which many describe as a “mafia-like takeover,” evokes a debate on the impact of halting foreign aid projects and the strategic intentions behind these actions. As political figures decry this methodology, the initiative questions the balance between humanitarian priorities and governmental efficiency on the global stage.