The main office of the US Agency for International Development in Washington was unexpectedly closed Monday and workers were emailed shortly after midnight that they should not come in, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
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until yesterday, something considered bs is even somewhat explicable, compared to today's inexplicable bs. just repeating this cycle every day. meanwhile, criminal conman plays golf as usual.
Contact your governor and state AG. And with Trump allowing this, shows he is incompetent, under section four of the articles of
Impeachment, he can be removed.
Musk and the trump admin are abusing norms in place and slow response times. When you say they’re sitting on their hands with a trifecta of republican power within this context, you’ve lost the plot.
And Dems have done NOTHING. He said he planned on doing all of this....but they thought it was bluster. Oh well, maybe the boycott of US products by many Canadians and other countries, and your economy is totally tanked. Your people will figure it out....🤷🏼♀️
What do you exactly expect to happen with a trifecta of power? Meaning: republicans control everything, even the flow of legislation. From the executive and even scotus. You’re spouting half understandings like you’re wielding all the authority here.
It could have been stopped when the Dems still had the power. Trumplethinskin should be in prison, not your president. They had FOUR years and dicked around. Had it been ANY OTHER citizen, their ass would be in prison. You get it yet?
it's because of the takeover of payments!!!! where the hell are you guys on this?!?!?! since this story broke by everyone but MSM, i haven't watched 1 min of television news because this topic is NEVER WHATS BEING DISCUSSED!!!!!
All they need to do is sue trump, elon, the Republican Senate, and house leaders. They bleed their pockets, and they will win because of all of what they're doing in unconstitutional and illegal. They should not be afraid to sue them federal courts
So the will of the people expressed by the acts of "Article 1" Congress can be shut down willy nilly by some rug rats presumed to be working for the "Article 2" POTUS? Are you listening to yourself? This is illegal but the person who is supposed to "faithfully execute" the laws is the one doing ...
guys quick question who closed it? Was it legal? Where is the money going? Are the legal employees going to get paid? Who closed it? Who CLOSED IT MOTHERFUCKERS
None of it was/ is legal but remember who's in charge Adolph Trump, there will be court cases down the road. Hopefully nobody quits their job because it's harder to fight back.
Wow Orange Poop has forced so MANY Americans out of jobs by the hundredssssss maybe into the thousands (I do not know the exact # but it is A LOT) in just 2 weeks. This Country is so LOST. #someonesaveamericafromamerica
Pay attention! This was not unexpected by anyone except shit news outlets that were more concerned with who won a Grammy. Illegal shit has gone on all weekend and this is the best CNN can do.
Trump has no power to do this, and you should really be reporting that. Legit a coup is happening, and the media is shitting the bed and thinking it's chocolate.
https://on.mktw.net/42Fe9th Check out this article from MarketWatch - Elon Musk may have just staged a ‘21st-century coup’ at the Treasury Department. What could happen next.
Yeah, it's not like the entire previous week of administration moves had modeled exactly how shut out of the system USAID federal workers could expect to be on Monday morning
So, I know y'all love slobbing all over Trump's meat and all, but when he destroys the country and economy you're all going down too. You get that, right? When our dollars are Monopoly money your dollars are Monopoly money. Do journalism with that in mind.
The main office of the US Agency for International Development in Washington was illegally closed Monday and workers were emailed by a 22 year old with no official govt role and with no qualifications telling them they should not come in, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
well I hope these fucking magas know what's coming for them...and it ain't lower gas and food prices...the felon and musk just pulled a full fucking coup of the US Federal Government and not a fucking peep out of Democratic law makers....congress is now just limp window dressing.
You are absolutely complicit in all of this by continually legitimizing what is clearly a massive illegal breach, conducted by four tech lackeys who lied their way in and have just stolen data, by an department that doesn’t exist, led by a man who holds no legal authority. This a a crime.
So, the Trump and Musk strategy seems to be, burn down the house while everyone is in it. Then they will rebuild it in their own image. The question is, how long will it take to rebuild? And what will it look like?
We know. We read about it here, from *not CNN* yesterday. Actually, late Saturday night, as it was happening. It's actually a lot more serious than one might believe if all they knew about it was what CNN told them.
Everything Musk is doing needs to be headline news on cnn television. You have a duty to get this to the public. Usaid, treasury info. How did Mike Flynn post current payments to Lutheran family services. The tariffs are a distraction. Do your job!
It's not breaking news.
We know.
And I've tried to tell everyone.
It would have been nice if CNN did their job and did some breaking news when it was happening.
Also, your headline sucks.
How about "Teenager Not Employed at OPM Sends Email to Actual Staffers Telling Them Not to Come to Work"?
I noticed an error in your article. The terms "illegal" and "constitutional crisis" and "breathtakingly open fascism" don't appear anywhere in it. Please correct these and other oversights at your earliest convenience.
This sudden closure raises serious questions about the future of USAID and the potential impact on global aid efforts. Given the agency’s central role in humanitarian assistance and development, any disruption could have significant consequences. Interested to see how it unfolds
Stop fucking legitimizing these criminals by using terms like “DOGE officials”! They are not official anything. They are fucking dumbass street criminals being led around by a fucking piece of shit from South Africa who is also in no way an “official”. JUST FUCKING STOP IT!!
“Elon Musk and a group of college-aged kids have taken over the government’s computers and are shutting it down, at will, after compromising the PII and bank accounts of every American taxpayer.” THAT should be your headline, you fascist collaborators!
Every single article about #USAID should note that it represents less than 1% of the federal budget. Crucial context for assessing whether this is an efficiency or political move.
There are laws that protect these orgs. But when you have lawless unelecteds a complicit media and a soft, cowardly opposition party USAID is just the first that will be illegally shut down.
Shut it down! If other countries want to make fun of America - we shouldn't be giving them shit. Take care of your own countries. Figure out your own problems. Trillions of dollars over the years went to YOUR pockets instead of Americans.
This is bull! Nobody elected this clown. Doge isn’t even a real thing. It’s so called employees aren’t background checked nor have security clearances. This is so NOT OKAY
Why does this article describe Katie Miller as “named to DOGE in December”? DOGE as a function of the US govt is a part of the USDS as of January. How is she a part of USDS? The specifics of this matters GREATLY, if there are outside actors forcing govt actions you have a duty to report that.
Surely you jest...
Outside forces?
Elonia was an easy read to rigging the election...
And the Heritages gifted us their Project 2025 Playbook..
What else did you all need. We saw it coming MONTHS AGO!
Surely you agree the media has a duty to accurately state what govt roles these people hold, and not use incorrect titles or associations that suggest a govt role that does not exist?
If someone is not legally part of the govt, then they are outside of the govt and should be described as such.
And, @msnbc Management for example, should not be silent & avoiding the topics of this weekend's events. Today's news cycle should be a 24/7 panel discussion of the events that are RAPIDLY unraveling our Democracy..
THIS IS A COUP happening in real time & in front of our faces!
COVER IT AS SUCH ,!
Where is the reporting on how Musk has any authority via USDS? As of right now he is a private citizen, why are you reporting on this as if he is a government employee?
Elon is attacking USAID because they fund NGOs that help impoverished countries, like the Congo ,where Elon has mined for precious minerals like Cobalt, Oil, Gold...while subjugating citizens and using Child Labor.
There are lawmakers in front of USAID having a press conference and you're not covering it. Instead we're listening to your talking head talking around what's going on there. We want to hear from them!
So the richest man on the planet just decided that impoverished people around the world can figure it out on their own. Not only are we picking fights with allies (see tariffs) but we are turning our back on those in need around the world. This is beyond shameful.
USAID is one of the most important departments in the country. What they do with a relatively small budget is extraordinary.
While we're yelling about the price of eggs, millions around the world are TRULY suffering. USAID fills that gap and provides tools for the future.
This is tragic.
This weekend Musk broke into the federal employee system
His ultimate goal was to get info on ALL of our spies
He has it all now
He can give it to Putin or China
That's why he has stupid kids helping him
They don't realize the depths of what they are doing
Lives will be lost
Some members of Congress are going down there today. Anyone in the DC area who is able should go protest at USAID: 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004
If you cut off the head of this type of monster, you have to be sure to additionally take your hatchet to each of the many poisonous legs attached to its body...
Like the authors of Project 2025. Stephen Miller for sure. A few Supreme Court justices, Mike Johnson, and JD Vance. We the people have more than enough bodies and guns for it.
REMINDER: It would be a huge victory for Putin in his war on Ukraine if he was able to cut off aid to the country from the United States.
Elon and his incel fanbois helped him achieve that victory in Putin's war against Ukraine and the West and the United States this weekend.
What you meant to say is that an illegal hostile takeover was enacted by an unelected non-governmental mentally-ill South African oligarch, authorized by the Secretary of the Treasury Bessent, who allowed this oligarch access to the Treasury. OPM and GSA have also been compromised. It is a coup.
Hey, there are some REALLY great independent journalists out there who actually provide details and descriptions:
@davidpakman.bsky.social
@adammockler.bsky.social
@brittanyepage.bsky.social
@dollemore.com
Just to name a few. CNN is just as reliable as any other corporate media
Checked them all, but the only one who seems to be posting anything but reposts that smacks of independent reporting so far is Brittany. She has some grit. I’ll keep checking, though. Thank you.
Please start reporting accurately. Your headline should read ‘The main office of the US Agency for International Development was Illegally Accessed, and shutdown in an ongoing hostile takeover of the Country’s Federally Funded programs and organizations.’
@cnn.com it's called a coup. Use the fucking words that matter. Elon Musk is taking over our money right now. It's time to overthrow the traitors, for real this time.
Yes Musk, a foreign national illegally in the US, is overthrowing the US with the assistance of his puppet Donald Trump. They BOTH need to be removed *in irons*.
Unexpected? They literally told us what they would do in project 22025 and @cnn.com failed to report on it. You were too busy bending the knee to the felon. You could have done actual journalistic reporting and told people about this and kept hammering home the republican agenda but you didn’t.
This is your reporting? Not only is this illegal it’s a hostile takeover that has no consideration or concern for the stability or welfare of the country. Fucking close your shop you fascist fucks!
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Impeachment, he can be removed.
Protect the fourth estate! Don't collaborate!
Shame on you.
Illegally* you fucking pussy
Fixed it.
Yeah, it's not like the entire previous week of administration moves had modeled exactly how shut out of the system USAID federal workers could expect to be on Monday morning
Congress was unexpectedly closed on January 6th.
What congressional committee met, and who voted for it to be closed?
If you need to believe everything some random email claims, you will be broke & sick before closing your house door.
Go, work until the proper paper of done!!!
https://bsky.app/profile/marisakabas.bsky.social/post/3lhc4tlyjlk2v
Thanks for messing up over the years by normalizing insanity.
A. To limit the growth and power of China.
So by ending USAID Trump has just opened up a huge power and influence hole that China is going to fill.
Own goal!
We know.
And I've tried to tell everyone.
It would have been nice if CNN did their job and did some breaking news when it was happening.
Also, your headline sucks.
How about "Teenager Not Employed at OPM Sends Email to Actual Staffers Telling Them Not to Come to Work"?
If the Trump administration doesn’t target you with tariffs etc, you’re probably on the wrong side.
Clearly you have no idea what is happening
Go harder man
Outside forces?
Elonia was an easy read to rigging the election...
And the Heritages gifted us their Project 2025 Playbook..
What else did you all need. We saw it coming MONTHS AGO!
If someone is not legally part of the govt, then they are outside of the govt and should be described as such.
THIS IS A COUP happening in real time & in front of our faces!
COVER IT AS SUCH ,!
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/establishing-and-implementing-the-presidents-department-of-government-efficiency/
Hint: it rhymes with "dusk".
While we're yelling about the price of eggs, millions around the world are TRULY suffering. USAID fills that gap and provides tools for the future.
This is tragic.
(and I wholly agree)
His ultimate goal was to get info on ALL of our spies
He has it all now
He can give it to Putin or China
That's why he has stupid kids helping him
They don't realize the depths of what they are doing
Lives will be lost
at https://bsky.app/profile/nomadmatt.bsky.social/post/3lgbhie67ns2l
This bodes well (not).
But the press is full of wretched cowards, so we get the babyfood version.
Washington, DC 20004
Elon and his incel fanbois helped him achieve that victory in Putin's war against Ukraine and the West and the United States this weekend.
Why the fuck is cnn treating it like normal life?
@davidpakman.bsky.social
@adammockler.bsky.social
@brittanyepage.bsky.social
@dollemore.com
Just to name a few. CNN is just as reliable as any other corporate media
Full stop
#Coup