I suspect USAID is first because it's "foreign aid" and fewer Americans will object. But once the precedent is established, expect unilateral dismantling of domestic institutions too
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Correct- USAID is important to US vital interests, but do not let it become a distraction from illegal and dangerous things being done elsewhere, especially Treasury.
DoE is in their sights. Who knew that the POTUS had the authority to shut down while departments and divisions simply by placing all the employees on administrative leave, shutting off their computer & phone access and basically locking the doors while Musk’s boy band scoops up all the data?
Only Congress can get rid of a department. You'd think sane Republicans like @lisamurkowski.bsky.social would care that Trump and Musk now have power of the purse. Senators no longer have power, which means no job
It's happening already. I did NOT receive my Social Security check today as scheduled. Elon Musk has already tampered with the system. He needs to be arrested NOW for raiding our Treasury.
I just checked over on X. Not a lot of posts but I did see someone who posted that he saw his deposit arrive in his bank account today. I am also seeing a lot of people say they can't log into the Social Security website, but I just logged in and can see all my documents.
However an even bigger issue is the executive branch seizing the power of budget from the people (congress). These funds are authorized by congress, Rs and Ds. Review, critique, cut next budget cycle, but for exec to shut down is an historic power grab. Congress must protect the constitution!
Americans are such selfish SOB and will only respond/react when a law, policy, tax affects them negatively, for them, who cares about the people around the world suffering...when those policies, tax increases, laws don't affect Americans they turn an apathetic cheek.
China will step in in our place. It’s already happening around the World. This isn’t just about “foreign aid.” It’s building bridges to developing economies, creating new markets, trading partners and access to vital natural resources.
Trump can’t see the forest for the trees. China in Panama is one more example of their efforts to extend their economic reach & influence worldwide, including Central & South America. That’s one reason why we need aid programs.
He doesn’t understand the link between aid & influence - only threats.
The dismantling of any congressionally approved agency should be a flat no go. DOGE was literally supposed to be an advisory group. The fact that a combo of congress and judges can’t or won’t do a damn thing just shows this government has been built as a house of cards.
100%. Easy test case, as there are few, if any natural US constituents to raise a fuss. VA and MD governors should protect related jobs, but Youngkin is MAGA. Some ag producers still deliver food aid, but bigger fish to fry. GOP nat'l security champs have been replaced by illogical MAGAites.
It behooves people who appreciate their #Medicare, #socialsecurity and health #insurance, to get loud now, because soon they will be coming for that too.
Rural constituencies and red states are absolutely dependent on federal programs. These cuts will devastate those areas but at this point all I can say is fuck you you voted for it.
I agree with Anne. Not about one agency, nor Musk’s retribution, but the whole governing enchilada, so the bil. tech bros can have their own sandboxes to build their “network states” in. That seems the endgame for the project 2025 playbook. Heritage will get their own little Gilead nation state.
Right. It basically dares the "out of touch with the American People" democrats to protect "sending money overseas,"
even though it's a great program, one of the best overseas things we do.
Is Musk meddling in Treasury Department payments not an indicator of dismantling domestic institutions like the Social Security Administration, HHS (CMS-Medicare)? IRS is part of Treasury and now Musk has access to all those levers.
And ALL of that information. This includes information not “just” about individuals but also corporations, including his competitors. Where is the outrage?
If this crap we see today had taken place in the 1950's, there would be many dead 6Jan people as well as those interfering with government systems today. The National Guard would be shooting people, defending all of the government using arms. There would be no Trump the Bstrd.
#USAID for approx 1% of the budget it leverages economic & development assistance to build global alliances for America. It funds life-saving vaccinations & healthcare, disaster relief, English classes, spreads democracy, develops small biz & supports US farmers & shippers.
I expected SEC, who Musk obviously hates and US EPA who have also criminally investigated his operations to be first. I think you are right, this is a test run. See who complains.
I think we ignore the likelihood this was a long standing order by the Kremlin at our peril. Poo10 remains convinced (based on nothing but his ego) that USAID spurred the rejection of authoritarianism in the near abroad and protests in Russia.
I guess i wonder what excuse trump will use to hold a presser every day- he’ll invent one- after musk and his jr incels will have raided every dept & transferred ALL OF OUR PERSONAL DATA to musk’s hard drives by the end of the week.
an unelected, unappointed, unvetted billionaire and four toddlers spent the weekend seizing control of the US treasury system and there was barely a blip about it on the news.
That was the end of the coup. America is now owned by president musk.
Maybe, but USAID is dollar for dollar more valuable to our national security than creating a “Sovereign Wealth Fund” to buy some stupid short video sharing app, instead of addressing the health, food, housing, and financial security of our citizens. JFC republicans are stupid!
The take over of HR database is no doubt going to be used to blackmail employees into loyalty to Don the Con. This is insane and against the law. The fact that Musk isn’t arrested is proof positive we have no rule of law any more in this country. The rich can do anything they dam well please.
#ICalledMyReps (202-224-3121) to clarify by what Constitutional power/authority the “DOGE” group can do these things, & if all it takes is to put the word “Department” in the name. Sure feels like this admin is making Congress irrelevant & impotent.
Next they’re coming for DOE; and then anything else that doesn’t directly help wealthy white christian men make money, use fossil fuels or force births
I figure we'll be full handmaids tale by December if we don't stop this.
And trump will "drill, baby, drill" on national parks and the magats will cheer
Just like they used Dobbs to eliminate reproductive freedom for all Americans. That was the first proof they will eliminate more freedoms any time they want. Precedent be damned.
National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) should immediately hire armed security guards to protect their facilities from musk's coup minions.......
US people are taught & conditioned to say "foreign countries" instead of "countries" through all mediums & education. It's part of US speech. The division from the "other" is promoted & pervasive.
First? It’s the takeover they’re bragging about, because of the reason you provide, but there are other takeovers occurring simultaneously that Musk is not boasting about. In fact, USAID is a diversion: costly, but intended to divide opposition to Musk’s takeover.
... which his family explicitly left canada for south africa to benefit from, at least if we're to believe Elon's dad, which I'm not sure we should, but maybe? Snopes has an interesting read that sums it up as maybe but not definitively.
This must absolutely be opposed and stopped. USAID was created by an act of Congress, as were the programs it administers. The Executive branch can't just unilaterally erase it. This is illegal and unconstitutional.
Almost surely correct. Most Americans wildly overestimate percentage of Federal budget devoted to foreign aid. (BTW, just bought “Autocracy Inc.” and am looking forward to reading it.)
Remember when Musk released “This is not a Flamethrower”
This is not a coup
A drug abusing African immigrant who overstayed his visa is committing Economic Terrorism while 47 golfs.
And most Americans overestimate foreign aid, thinking it’s like 20% of the budget when it’s really 1-2%. A fraction of the budget for goodwill around the world 🌎
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I believe he is already dismantling domestic institutions.
Musk has access to all citizens data.
They will or are depriving citizens of there basic needs to drive them into submission, this could also lead to autogenocide.
I really don't see why the rep party is supporting this. These moves will hurt most of their voters as much as anyone, so reps will lose support and voters and elections. If there are going to be real elections going forward. Hmmm... 🫤 Oh! 😳 Dammit. 😠
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It’s not surprising they targeted USAID first. That’s the agency through which aid to Ukraine is managed. That’s how tRump skirts adhering to Congressional approvals. He just shuts down the delivery mechanism.
Another top recipient? Israel, which is military aid that they typically don’t pay back.
That's already happening. Fynn is targeting Luteran Social Services claiming they are a religion that is money laundering through the contracts for providing US based services.
Hope some of those Americans who dismiss the value of “foreign aid” are just ignorant and can be enlightened. SOME might be ok with helping dying children with malaria medication, etc. And with… food. Even my infuriating MAGA relatives in rural OR do charitable projects for the very poor in Africa
Few Americans realize that much foreign aid is given as a 'gift card' that covers purchases of US ag products, medical products, and sometimes military products. Foreign aid money ends up going to US farmers who produce the ag covered by the 'gift card.'.
In today’s press conference at USAID HQ, @raskin.house.gov did an excellent job of tying today’s actions in with what they’ve done at Treasury, DOJ & FBI. Now let’s hope our media gives it primetime coverage. @vanhollen.senate.gov as well.
MUSK has our SSI numbers.
he's already targeting the Department of Education for "dismantling". which will basically kill public education, since the DoEd's federal funding is how the majority of public schools can afford to actually operate. and most states DO NOT have the budget to make up the difference
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of major government contractor SpaceX and a key ally of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the last two years, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Okay, I cannot recommend https://5calls.org/ enough. Enter your address and it will find all your reps (federal and state). AND give you a list of issues to call about AND which reps to call about each of them AND a little script for each, in case it's helpful. They have an app, too.
Stupid for us to cut aid! Just opens the door to China & Russia having more influence in these countries. It's a tiny part of the budget but well worth doing!
And the conversation will be "whether or not this particularly agency is any good", rather than the blatant unconstitutionality of a single unelected billionaire unilaterally killing an agency.
I guess they’re not aware the USAID have one if the best “kickbacks” effects on contracts in the world if aid agencies. Business trading with aided nations.
Some in the aid world say USAID has a shameless ROI.
Thank you for making it easier for us others!
He let Musky take over the OMB, installed data servers, taking over the Federal Payment System, A non-elected foreign CRIME family called Elon is now in charge. It was a Hostile Take Over
I’ve often heard the lament of the uniformed that foreign aid is an unnecessary lag in our economy. “Money sent overseas is better spent here on ‘Mericans.” Of course when it comes time to spend that money, “we’re not going to spend money on a bunch of lazy freeloaders”.
We need a lesson in how departments are set up, with what authority, and what legal standards exist about changing/dismantling them. If you have any such resources, would love to see them.
Not doubting what is happening is a coup; just want details so I can better argue with those who are clueless!
I don’t think they’re waiting—I keep hearing the Department of Education is on the chopping block, and they really took a hammer to NIH/NSF functions last week.
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People are already starting to look away — this is just getting started.
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He doesn’t understand the link between aid & influence - only threats.
Please keep educating us!
It behooves people who appreciate their #Medicare, #socialsecurity and health #insurance, to get loud now, because soon they will be coming for that too.
Rural constituencies and red states are absolutely dependent on federal programs. These cuts will devastate those areas but at this point all I can say is fuck you you voted for it.
Sometimes, it really is the rcsm.
Just because other "unworthy" people are getting a subsidy doesnt mean you and your family can't get it if you need it...
even though it's a great program, one of the best overseas things we do.
Republicans made it easy for Putin with their #Project2025 & Elon's #DOGE.
Please, Democrats & federal judges, get your acts together & #DoSomething NOW to #STOPElon!
China will fill the void
That was the end of the coup. America is now owned by president musk.
https://bsky.app/profile/moreperfectunion.bsky.social/post/3lhbt54rtc22h
Trump’s claim yesterday that “certain people” in South Africa are having property seized comes from Musk
That’s why Musk is trying to shut it down
Congress Republicans are bought out.
And trump will "drill, baby, drill" on national parks and the magats will cheer
https://bsky.app/profile/donnakassin.bsky.social/post/3lhbkqwalr226
But Inflation (tariffs), Meals on Wheels and other critical services cut off (by DOGE) are
As well, USAID administrators already work with Dept of State personnel, including in host countries, to ensure aid supports US interests.
https://adst.org/2018/02/usaids-work-unsung-hero-fight-apartheid-south-africa-dullah-omar/
https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/01/29/musk-nazi-party-grandparents/
This is not a coup
A drug abusing African immigrant who overstayed his visa is committing Economic Terrorism while 47 golfs.
Legal action might, but a number of agencies will likely be closed by then.
https://youtu.be/NcSil8NeQq8?...
I believe he is already dismantling domestic institutions.
Musk has access to all citizens data.
They will or are depriving citizens of there basic needs to drive them into submission, this could also lead to autogenocide.
Solidarity ✌️
Senators
Representatives
Governors
Attorney Generals
Mayors
Leaders of the Party
Unions
Social Organizations
There is a takeover of government going on by Musk’s Techno-oligopoly.
You need to do your jobs and stop it. Every step of the way.
We elected you to lead. LEAD!
Challenge Musk
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You don't have to fight on this topic, because it's beneficial to Democrats too
Another top recipient? Israel, which is military aid that they typically don’t pay back.
#Econsky
MUSK has our SSI numbers.
https://www.youtube.com/live/QU1G7C1LBcE?si=1oEUNPBrL8KuBvdV
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of major government contractor SpaceX and a key ally of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the last two years, The Wall Street Journal reported.
That is why Herr Musk has targeted them.
Some in the aid world say USAID has a shameless ROI.
Thank you for making it easier for us others!
Not doubting what is happening is a coup; just want details so I can better argue with those who are clueless!
Musk is is buddies w Putin.
Ukraine is a major recipient of USAID
Enough said!!!
It’s all simple just look at the basic info.
https://bsky.app/profile/ryanjmccarthy.bsky.social/post/3lhbt4nhyic2w