Hundreds of U.S. government websites suddenly went offline, raising concerns about the reliability of online governmental resources and public health information.
He’s doing it to save taxpayer money – and prevent government overreach.
At a Glance
- Over 350 federal websites, including USAID, became unavailable
- Elon Musk is leading federal cost-cutting efforts under the Department of Government Efficiency
- Public health agencies have removed LGBTQ references following a Trump directive
- The website outages align with efforts to reduce government size
Government Websites Go Dark
In an unexpected turn of events, hundreds of U.S. government websites ceased functioning, throwing the reliability of online governmental resources into question. The outage affected over 350 federal sites, including crucial departments such as defense, commerce, energy, transportation, labor, the CIA, and even the Supreme Court. This sudden disconnection has left many Americans without access to vital information and services.
Trump said he’d do it, and he is.
The outages align with ongoing efforts to reduce the size of the federal government. Leading these cost-cutting initiatives is Elon Musk, who has been appointed to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
One of the most significant casualties of this digital blackout is the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The Trump administration has announced plans to shut down this agency, which has been operating relief programs in approximately 120 countries.
The decision has sparked debate about the future of U.S. international aid and development efforts. Critics argue that closing USAID could significantly diminish America’s global influence and humanitarian outreach.
Concurrent with the website outages, a directive from the Trump administration has led to the removal of references to LGBTQ issues from public health agencies’ websites. This move is part of a broader initiative to end taxpayer-funded programs that promote gender ideology.
If Trump tells you he’s going to do something, don’t be surprised when he does it.
