ABC News published on 27 February 2025 an article titled "'Heartbreaking': USAID Staffers Clear Out Desks after DOGE Layoffs" by Fritz Farrow and Kelly Livingston.
The Trump administration put 4,080 USAID employees on leave on 24 February and fired another 1,600 as it continues to dismantle the organization. This article covers the departure during the 15-minute window USAID employees were given on 27-28 February to clean out personal items from their former offices at the Washington headquarters.
