The Swamp vs. The State

Bureaucratic Rebellion: The Battle Over Equity & Inclusion at USAID and the State Department

When the Trump administration’s 90-day foreign aid freeze clashed with the entrenched bureaucracy at USAID and the State Department, career staffers didn’t just resist—they revolted. In this deep dive, we expose how over $1.2 billion in taxpayer-funded grants—earmarked for "equity and environmental justice," "LGBTQI+ inclusive development," and "Latinx politics"—got axed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

From waiver frenzy to media meltdowns, we break down the real battle between elected officials and unelected bureaucrats who think they set policy. Did USAID officials try to circumvent Trump’s orders? Why did dozens of them get placed on administrative leave? And what does this all mean for the future of American foreign aid?

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