Trump administration seizes control of U.S. Institute of Peace

Last Monday, a significant conflict occurred at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington. Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting team, with help from private security and law enforcement, aimed to take control of the institution. This institution, established by Congress 41 years ago, focuses on peaceful solutions to global conflicts. However, it became the center of a major dispute due to the Trump administration's decision to remove the institute's president and senior staff. When the staff refused to leave, a State Department official and Musk’s team moved in to gain access. By the end of the night, new staff were in place, and a new president was appointed by the Trump administration. A report by The New York Times details the actions taken during the takeover. The report claims that Musk’s team threatened to end all federal contracts with the institute’s security firm if they did not assist in gaining entry, and local police were involved as well. This incident raises questions about U.S. constitutional law and the control of federal institutions.