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But while taxpayers celebrate the potential savings of billions of dollars, USAID workers are reacting with despair. Some of the responses from employees, as reported by NPR, offer a glimpse into their sheer disbelief.
“It was like from a horror film,” one worker lamented, reacting to the Trump administration’s decision to place over 8,000 staffers on permanent leave or furlough before a leftist activist judge intervened.
“There is no bottom to this stupidity,” another dismayed staffer told NPR, encapsulating the deep frustration of those watching their cushy government positions evaporate.
Another employee, unable to comprehend the sweeping changes, complained, “Might as well shut it all down. 290 people won’t be able to do anything.”
The despair wasn’t just verbal—there were tears, too. A USAID worker was spotted crying outside the headquarters as crews duct-taped over the agency’s name and removed its oversized lettering. The Daily Mail captured the moment, underscoring the emotional toll on longtime bureaucrats.
One career official summed up the sentiment within the agency, telling ABC News, “We feel like it’s closing time at the store, and we’re the ones left to turn off the lights. There’s lots of tears, lots of heartbreak.”
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However, for most Americans, this marks a long-overdue course correction. USAID has long been a symbol of wasteful spending, channeling taxpayer dollars into questionable overseas projects while neglecting the needs of hardworking citizens at home. The elimination of unnecessary bureaucracies like USAID will not only save billions but will also serve as a reminder that bloated government agencies are not untouchable.
As the Trump administration continues to drain the swamp, the outcry from career bureaucrats serves as proof that real change is happening. While the left mourns the downfall of USAID, conservatives across the country see it as a victory for fiscal responsibility and national priorities. The meltdown of these employees is just the cherry on top.
