Elon Musk's attempt to close the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has triggered a series of events, including a temporary closure of USAID headquarters and an intervention by Senator Marco Rubio. While Musk argues for the agency's closure, Rubio, appointed as acting administrator, seeks to reorganize USAID under the State Department's control. Democratic lawmakers vehemently oppose Musk's actions, emphasizing USAID's Congressional mandate and critical role in global development, counterterrorism, and public health.
pushed back on the notion that the U.S. Agency for International Development would be shut down immediately after it was moved under his control.
It is unclear how Rubio and the State Department would work with lawmakers on USAID with Musk’s determination to close the agency entirely. Rubio, in 2019, voiced his support for USAID in its efforts to fight the spread of tuberculosis. “Elon Musk, you didn’t create USAID. The United States Congress did for the American people … like Elon Musk did not create USAID, he doesn’t have the power to destroy it. And who’s going to stop him? We are,” Rep. Jamie Raskin said.USAID is an independent organization codified into law in 1961. Its programs support economic development, counterterrorism training, and public health initiatives..
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