Videos obtained by Fox News Digital have been seen showing the video shown by former US Organization for International Development (USAID) employees collecting their belongings and leaving the federal government building.
Dozens of individuals gathered outside the USAID building in Washington, DC on Thursday to help former employees who have recently been on leave, holding signs that “you're not a federal worker to be fired” and “you'll be compassionate again for America.”
The former user employee met outside supporters protesting the layoffs.
“Doge illegally fired me. All I got was this stupid sign,” read a poster from one employee.
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A former USAID employee will leave the headquarters building in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The layoffs come after Doge's organizational analysis and recommendations for large-scale layoffs. (Lee Green from Fox News Digital)
Images taken by Fox News Digital show that workers and supporters were seen getting emotional when former employees left the building.
The numerous layoffs came after government efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk, implemented agency sweeps and recommendation cuts after identifying “wasteful” spending on programs and initiatives around the world.
Following the Doge Probe, Trump administration On Sunday, we deployed 1,600 USAID employees globally on administrative leave around the world.
A former USAID employee will leave the headquarters building in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 27, 2025. (Lee Green from Fox News Digital)
According to instructions from USAID, people were given fired or placed on two days of administrative leave, Thursday and Friday, to enter the building and collect their belongings.
Employees were given approximately 15 minutes to collect personal belongings from the workspace.
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A former USAID employee will leave the headquarters building in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 27, 2025. (Lee Green from Fox News Digital)
“To complete this search, staff will be given approximately 15 minutes and must complete the removal of items in the time slot only.” USAID said At their instructions.
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“Staff who collect a significant amount of personal belongings should be aware of the time, but with approval from the Security Bureau, there may be flexibility in certain circumstances,” the agency said.
USAID did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Fox News Digital.
