The harsh reduction comes as the Trump administration hopes to curb foreign aid support by more than 90 per cent
An entire government agency has been left in the hands of just one employee thanks to Elon Musk’s task force.
Musk’s DOGE Slashes Government Agency to Just One Employee
In a stunning shake-up of federal operations, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—led by billionaire tech mogul and Trump ally, Elon Musk—has drastically downsized a government agency to a single employee.
On Tuesday, March 4, DOGE announced that the Inter-American Foundation, which previously operated with 48 employees earning an average salary of $131,000 per year, has been cut down to the legal minimum of just one worker.
This bold cost-cutting move is part of Musk’s broader mission to streamline bureaucracy and eliminate wasteful spending—a vision closely aligned with President Trump’s push for a leaner, more efficient government.
The decision has sparked both praise and controversy, with supporters hailing it as a long-overdue crackdown on bloated government agencies, while critics argue it could cripple essential operations.
As the White House continues its aggressive pursuit of efficiency, the question remains: which agency will be next on the chopping block?
Trump & Musk’s DOGE Slash Foreign Aid Agency to One Employee
In a bold push to cut government waste, President Donald Trump’s administration, with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leading the charge, has gutted the Inter-American Foundation (IAF)—reducing its staff from 48 to just one employee.
The radical downsizing was unveiled in a Twitter post by DOGE, which read:
“The Inter-American Foundation, an agency whose primary action was to issue foreign grants ($60M budget), has been reduced to its statutory minimum (1 active employee).”
What is the Inter-American Foundation?
The IAF is an independent U.S. foreign aid agency, founded by Congress in 1969, to fund grassroots development projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. It provides support in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Jamaica, and Peru, aiming to empower local communities.
Its projects span sustainable agriculture, small business development, civic engagement, human rights, and environmental initiatives, while also funding alternatives to illegal migration and violence.
Since 1972, the agency has funneled over $945 million into more than 5,800 projects, with 425 active programs still in place—though its future now hangs in the balance following the drastic staffing cut.
A Cost-Saving Masterstroke or a Risky Gamble?
Supporters hail the move as long-overdue reform, ending questionable foreign grants and trimming federal excess. Critics, however, warn that slashing the IAF could cripple U.S. diplomatic influence in the region and hinder critical humanitarian efforts.
With Trump and Musk doubling down on their government efficiency campaign, one thing is certain: no agency is safe from the chopping block.
Trump & Musk’s DOGE Slashes Foreign Grants in Sweeping Budget Cuts
As part of President Donald Trump’s aggressive push to shrink federal spending, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has not only reduced the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) to a single employee but also eliminated millions in foreign grants.
Which Grants Have Been Cut?
According to DOGE, the following development projects have been axed:
- $903,811 – Alpaca farming in Peru
- $364,500 – Reducing social discrimination of recyclers in Bolivia
- $813,210 – Vegetable gardens in El Salvador
- $323,633 – Cultural understanding for Venezuelan migrants in Brazil
- $731,105 – Market expansion for mushrooms and peas in Guatemala
- $677,342 – Growth of fruit and jam sales in Honduras
- $483,345 – Enhancing artisanal salt production in Ecuador
- $39,250 – Beekeeping initiatives in Brazil
Trump’s Justification for the Cuts
The move aligns with Trump’s executive order, issued on February 19, aimed at “dramatically reducing the size of the Federal Government while increasing its accountability to the American people.”
The order argues that eliminating unnecessary federal spending will:
✔ Minimize government waste and abuse
✔ Reduce inflation
✔ Promote American freedom and innovation
Among the agencies targeted for downsizing or elimination are:
- The Inter-American Foundation (IAF)
- The Presidio Trust
- The United States African Development Foundation
- The United States Institute of Peace
Supporters & Critics Weigh In
Supporters hail the cuts as a long-overdue move to rein in government spending, ensuring taxpayer dollars stay within the U.S. rather than funding foreign projects. Critics, however, warn that slashing development aid could damage U.S. diplomatic relations and increase instability in vulnerable regions.
With Trump and Musk’s efficiency campaign in full force, more agencies could soon be on the chopping block.
Trump & Musk’s DOGE Slashes Foreign Aid, Cuts Over $65 Billion
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—helmed by billionaire Elon Musk—continues its aggressive downsizing campaign, slashing U.S. foreign aid and gutting federal agencies in line with President Donald Trump’s executive order.
Why Is DOGE Cutting U.S. Foreign Aid?
The Trump administration has dramatically reduced:
✅ 90% of USAID’s foreign aid budget
✅ $60 billion in global U.S. assistance
✅ 45% of State Department-issued grants
The cuts, first reported by the Associated Press (AP), are part of a broader push to curb what the administration calls ‘waste and excess’ in the federal government.
Trump’s Executive Order: A Federal Shake-Up
Trump’s February 19 executive order explicitly calls for eliminating all non-statutory government functions and reducing agencies to their bare legal minimums. The order reads
