Judge lets Trump take over US African Development Foundation

Source: Politico

“A federal judge is allowing President Donald Trump to move forward with his takeover of a federally funded foundation that provides aid to Africa, but he warned the Trump administration Tuesday not to use the short-term victory as a license to dismantle the agency. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon turned down the temporary restraining order U.S. African Development Foundation President Ward Brehm sought to keep him in his job and prevent State Department official Pete Marocco from taking control of the foundation. Leon’s decision followed the expiration of a brief stay he imposed last week allowing Brehm to remain president of the foundation. Leon, an appointee of President George W. Bush, said Brehm wasn’t entitled to emergency relief because there was no indication he would suffer irreparable harm if removed from his position.” (03/11/25)

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/11/us-african-development-foundation-order-00225835