WASHINGTON — In a significant move, the Trump administration has placed two senior security officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development on administrative leave. This action follows their refusal to provide classified materials to government inspection teams associated with a high-profile initiative.
The inspection team eventually secured access to sensitive intelligence reports this past Saturday, despite initial resistance from USAID security personnel.
The team’s lack of adequate security clearance meant that USAID officials were mandated by law to deny access, highlighting concerns over the handling of classified information.
This incident follows a similar event the previous day, where the inspection team accessed critical information at the Treasury Department, including details regarding Social Security and Medicare payment systems.
This inspection initiative was established under the new Trump administration, with a mission focused on streamlining federal operations, reducing workforce numbers, and cutting back on federal regulations.
