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White House Responds to Email From Senior USAID Official Ordering Destruction of Documents |

Last updated: March 12, 2025 3:25 am
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USAID Document Destruction: A Response to Administrative Overhaul

On Tuesday evening, the White House found itself embroiled in a curious incident involving the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In an email that has since raised eyebrows, a senior official was reported to have instructed remaining staff to engage in a systematic destruction of documents.

The shredding operation took place at the Ronald Reagan Building, where thousands of USAID employees have been placed on administrative leave, prompting a large-scale clearance of the premises.

“Shred as many documents as possible first, and reserve the burn bags for when the shredder becomes unavailable or needs a break,” stated the email from Erica Carr, acting executive director of USAID. The casual tone of this directive is reminiscent of a corporate retreat planning session rather than a governmental procedure involving classified information.

The email further specified that burn bags should be labeled with the words “SECRET” and “USAID/(B/IO)” using a dark sharpie, as if to add an extra layer of bureaucratic flair to the operation. This peculiar detail was uncovered by investigative outlets including Propublica, Politico, and CBS News.

NEWS: USAID staff have been instructed to clear out classified safes and personnel docs, per an email obtained by @CBSNews.

“Shred as many documents first, and reserve the burn bags for when the shredder becomes unavailable or needs a break,” the email reads. pic.twitter.com/h7xS6y7Wsv

— Sara Cook (@saraecook) March 11, 2025

In response to the unfolding situation, White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly characterized the reports as “more fake news hysteria.” She elaborated that the building is set to be repurposed for the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency and downplayed the significance of the documents involved, claiming they were largely outdated and primarily courtesy content from other agencies. According to Kelly, the original files still reside securely on classified computer systems, suggesting that this mass document disposal may not be as alarming as it seems.

The USAID building will soon be occupied by CBP.

This was sent to roughly three dozen employees. The documents involved were old, mostly courtesy content (content from other agencies), and the originals still exist on classified computer systems.

More fake news hysteria! https://t.co/MLP84Mvn0t

— Anna Kelly (@AnnaKelly47) March 11, 2025

Conclusion: A Curious Clarity Amidst Chaos

This incident raises critical questions about transparency, accountability, and the handling of sensitive information within government agencies. While the White House insists that the documents were inconsequential, the very act of shredding and burning raises eyebrows about what lies beneath the surface of bureaucratic operations. As the landscape of USAID transitions, one can only hope that clarity will prevail over chaos, and that the public remains vigilant in holding their government accountable.

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