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USAID Reportedly Burning, Shredding Classified Documents

Last updated: March 13, 2025 6:35 am
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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has found itself in the hot seat following reports that federal employees received instructions to dispose of classified documents—by burning or shredding them. This directive has sparked a firestorm of criticism, raising serious questions about the agency’s commitment to legality and transparency.

Since the ascension of President Donald Trump, USAID has been embroiled in controversy, particularly after billionaire Elon Musk urged the Department of Government Efficiency to scrutinize its financial allocations. The scrutiny revealed a litany of spending items that drew public ridicule, from funding for transgender operas to international propaganda initiatives.

A memo from a senior official at USAID reportedly instructed employees to “shred as many documents first, and reserve the burn bags for when the shredder becomes unavailable or needs a break.” This peculiar advice, which could easily be mistaken for a plot twist in a political thriller, was disclosed by Politico.

Legal expert Hans von Spakovsky of the conservative Heritage Foundation weighed in via X, asserting that these actions amount to felonies under 18 USC 1519. He believes that the responsible employees, particularly the acting director of USAID, should face criminal prosecution for their alleged misconduct.

Adding fuel to the fire, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that a staggering 83% of USAID contracts had been terminated. However, a federal judge has intervened, curbing the government’s ability to halt payments on certain contracts. The legal implications of this development remain murky as the situation unfolds in the courts.

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Rubio emphasized that, in collaboration with Congress, the remaining 18% of programs—approximately 1,000—will now be managed more efficiently under the umbrella of the State Department. This shift could reshape the landscape of U.S. foreign aid, but only time will tell if it leads to greater accountability or merely a change in administrative structure.

Syndicated with permission from The Center Square.

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