Following Elon Musk’s departure from his government position, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) offices were discovered in disarray. Reports indicate the premises were left littered with drug paraphernalia, alcohol, and vermin. These findings corroborate previous reports of drug use by Musk’s team within the USIP building. Musk vehemently denies these allegations, which emerged alongside separate reports detailing his alleged personal drug use during his campaign work.
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Judge Beryl Howell ruled the Trump administration’s takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) unlawful, declaring actions taken by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) null and void. The judge’s decision reinstated USIP President George Moose and prohibited further actions against the institute’s property. Howell cited the administration’s failure to consult Congress and its forceful takeover, involving law enforcement, as violations of the USIP’s unique structure as an independent think tank. The White House, however, disagreed with the ruling, asserting the president’s right to reduce government entities.
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Following a forceful takeover by DOGE, the acting president, a former GSA staffer, seeks to transfer USIP’s $500 million headquarters building to the GSA at no cost. This action, supported by high-ranking administration officials, is part of a broader effort to dismantle the agency, according to former USIP officials who have filed a lawsuit to prevent the asset transfer. A court hearing will determine the fate of the building, with a broader ruling on the lawsuit expected soon. The legality of this action and the Trump administration’s involvement are central to the ongoing legal dispute.
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John Q. Hosedrinker