The main office of the US Agency for International Development in Washington was unexpectedly closed on Monday, with workers being instructed not to come in. The closure was communicated via email shortly after midnight, stating that personnel should work remotely, except for those with essential on-site functions. This development comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of the agency by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who have expressed intentions to reform or shut down the agency.
President Trump has been critical of USAID, labeling it as partisan and favoring Democrats. Speculation about the agency's future arose after its funding was frozen, leading to numerous employees being placed on leave. The situation escalated when two top security officials were put on administrative leave for denying access to Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) personnel.
