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USAID staff ordered to DESTROY EVIDENCE in mass document purge amid DOGE investigations

By ljdevon // 2025-03-13

In a shocking move that reeks of desperation and corruption, senior officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) ordered staff to destroy sensitive documents en masse on Tuesday, sparking outrage and raising questions about the agency’s integrity in hiding key evidence linking the former administration to money laundering, propaganda campaigns, and other criminal activity. The directive, issued via email by acting executive director Erica Carr, instructed employees to shred and burn classified materials, including personnel files and classified safes, at the agency’s now-former headquarters in Washington, D.C. This unprecedented purge comes amid mass layoffs, a near-total freeze on U.S. global assistance, and accusations from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that USAID is a “criminal organization.” The timing of the document destruction, coupled with the agency’s rapid dismantling, suggests a coordinated effort to erase evidence of potential wrongdoing by the former administration, including money laundering, insider trading, and political favors disguised as foreign aid. With USAID’s website offline, security leaders removed, and employees fearing surveillance, the agency’s once-storied reputation as a global humanitarian force is being systematically dismantled—leaving behind a trail of secrecy and suspicion.

The purge: a coordinated effort to destroy evidence

According to an email obtained by Politico, USAID staff were instructed to report to the Ronald Reagan Building for an “all-day” document destruction event. The email, sent by acting executive director Erica Carr, provided detailed instructions: • Shred as many documents as possible before resorting to burn bags. • Label burn bags with “SECRET” and “USAID/B/IO” using a dark sharpie. • Do not overfill burn bags and ensure they are securely stapled at the top. The email did not explain the reasoning behind the mass destruction, but the timing aligns with the agency’s ongoing layoffs and the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle USAID. A former USAID staffer, speaking anonymously, expressed disbelief: “I’ve never seen something like this—en masse. Everyone with a safe is supposed to keep it up to date and destroy documents when they no longer need to be stored. Sometimes security will check your safe and tell you if you have to clean out old material.” The directive raises alarming questions: What are they trying to hide? Why the urgency to destroy documents now? And who stands to benefit from erasing sensitive information?

Elon musk’s DOGE is exposing USAID corruption

The document purge comes on the heels of a controversial attempt by Elon Musk’s DOGE to access USAID’s secure systems, including personnel files and classified information. According to NBC News, DOGE employees, some without proper security clearances, attempted to gain access to sensitive systems, prompting USAID’s director of security, John Voorhees, and his deputy, Brian McGill, to block them. When Voorhees and McGill refused access, DOGE employees reportedly threatened to call the U.S. Marshals. The standoff ended with DOGE gaining access to the systems, though it remains unclear what information they obtained. Musk, who has openly called for USAID to “die,” accused the agency of being a “criminal organization.” The Trump administration has backed Musk’s efforts, with President Trump himself calling USAID “run by a bunch of radical lunatics” and vowing to “get them out.” This rhetoric has created a climate of fear among USAID employees, with one official telling NBC News, “No one feels safe to go anywhere near the Ronald Reagan Building. We just had Elon Musk call us a criminal organization. Our security chief was escorted out. We know we are being surveilled by DOGE.”

A history of corruption and propaganda

USAID, established in 1961, has long been a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy, managing a $40 billion annual budget and employing over 10,000 staff worldwide. However, critics have accused the agency of being a vehicle for political favors and corporate interests under the guise of humanitarian aid. The Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID, coupled with Musk’s aggressive tactics, has reignited these criticisms while raising new concerns about transparency and accountability. Democrats have condemned the administration’s actions, with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) calling the reports of unauthorized access to classified systems “incredibly serious and unprecedented.” Meanwhile, legal experts argue that placing USAID under the authority of the State Department would violate federal law, further complicating the agency’s future. However, federal officials have reiterated that DOGE has not accessed classified material without proper security clearances. As the shredders whir and the burn bags fill, one thing is clear: the dismantling of USAID is not just about efficiency or budget cuts—it’s about power, control, and the erasure of history. In the end, the truth may be buried in the ashes, but the stench of corruption will linger for years to come. Sources include: Zerohedge.com NBCNews.com X.com

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