October 27, 2026 · Personnel, Competence & Administrative Failure
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WIRED: Trump Aide Who Dismantled USAID May Have Lacked Authority to Fire Thousands
A WIRED investigation published October 27, 2026 reported that Jeremy Lewin, a former DOGE affiliate who signed the notice eliminating USAID's remaining staff in March 2025, may not have had legal authority to direct the...