The Trump administration’s move to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has sparked a strong rebuke from Democrats, who have vowed to take the matter to court. The agency, which provides crucial aid overseas to fund education and fight starvation and disease, was instructed to close its Washington headquarters on Monday, with staffers barred from entering the building.

The sudden move came after billionaire Elon Musk announced that President Donald Trump had agreed to shut down the agency. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has been instrumental in the Trump administration’s efforts to streamline government operations. However, Democrats have slammed the move as illegal and vowed to fight it in court.

The shutdown of USAID has already resulted in thousands of employees being laid off and programs being shut down. The agency’s closure has also raised concerns about the impact on global aid efforts. The move has been seen as a testament to Musk’s extraordinary power in the Trump administration.

As the controversy continues to unfold, lawmakers have been blocked from entering the USAID headquarters, with officers stationed at the lobby. The agency’s closure has sparked widespread outrage, with many criticizing the Trump administration’s handling of the situation.