Elon Musk’s DOGE Leaves USIP in Ruins: Rats, Roaches, Water Damage

Elon Musk’s DOGE left USIP’s DC headquarters with severe damage, prompting a security overhaul. Learn what’s happening behind the scenes.
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Elon Musk’s DOGE Leaves USIP in Ruins: Rats, Roaches, Water Damage
Elon Musk’s DOGE Leaves USIP Headquarters in Shambles: What Happened? What exactly happened to the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) headquarters? After Elon Musk’s controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) took control, USIP’s Washington, D.C. building reportedly suffered extensive water damage, infestations of rats and roaches, and general disrepair. Many readers are asking, why did DOGE target USIP, what’s the fallout, and what does this mean for government efficiency and nonprofit integrity? Here’s a breakdown of the shocking events that left one of America’s key peace organizations in turmoil.                              Image Credits:Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg / Getty Images DOGE’s Takeover Sparks Legal and Physical Chaos In mid-March 2025, DOGE staff forcefully entered the USIP headquarters after a tense standoff, which even led to police involvement. The USIP, which operates independently of the executive branch, wasn’t prepared for such an abrupt incursion. …