The United States Agency for International Development, known as USAID, is facing a possible shutdown&nbsp;on Monday, as part of President Donald Trump’s “America First” policy.

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While Trump reportedly said the agency was run by “radical lunatics” on Sunday night, his ally, tech billionaire Elon Musk, called it a “criminal organization” in a post on X on Monday.

Trump said the agency was run by "radical lunatics." This comes after the president issued an executive order to reevaluate foreign aid.{ai:summary}<p>USAID may shut down on Monday due to President Trump's "America First" policy. The agency provides aid for disaster recovery, poverty alleviation, and democratic reforms. Trump criticized it as being run by "radical lunatics," while Elon Musk labeled it a "criminal organization." </p><p>#foreignaffairs</p>

Trump, Musk threaten USAID shut down. Here's what it is and why 'it's beyond repair'

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