Well, That's a Major Error in This Judge's USAID Ruling
TownhallMAR 9
Judge Blocks USAID Shutdown, Rules Musk Overstepped Authority
Above: Elon Musk attends US Pres. Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025. Image copyright: Saul Loeb/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Judge Chuang is another left-wing activist who is overreaching in order to stop the Trump administration's lawful resetting of the government. Appointed during the Obama administration, Chuang has longtime ties to the Democratic Party and leftist activism, so his biased ruling shouldn't hold water.
Democratic narrative
Chuang's ruling is a bright spot at a dark time and a blow to Musk and DOGE. The administration's chainsaw approach to government reform threatens both institutional stability and America's global leadership role, so more must be done to prevent further dismantling of federal agencies working to promote the public good.