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USAID was investigating Elon Musk’s Starlink over its contracts with Ukraine when Musk moved to dismantle the agency.

The probe aimed to assess Ukraine’s use of Starlink terminals and USAID’s oversight. Musk, who has called USAID “evil,” faces scrutiny as multiple federal agencies question the legality of DOGE’s actions.

Additionally, DOGE is being sued for alleged violations of federal privacy laws.

Musk’s campaign against USAID aligns with anti-“deep state” rhetoric, despite his own extensive government ties.

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[–] [email protected] 41 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

The Supreme Court immunity only extends to the President not his ass lickers.

I thought we were deporting criminals.

[–] alexc 13 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Remember, it’s usually not a crime if you get caught doing it and you’re rich

[–] [email protected] 7 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

The word you are searching for is oligarchy

[–] [email protected] 3 points 12 hours ago

Put it in simple terms: kleptocracy