Ward Brehm
Ward Brehm is the chair of the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF), an independent federal agency dedicated to promoting economic development in Africa. He is recognized for his commitment to the agency's mission and has voiced strong opposition to the Trump administration's attempts to dissolve USADF. Brehm's leadership was highlighted during a recent standoff when he instructed staff to deny access to operatives from Elon Musk's 'Department of Government Efficiency' (Doge), emphasizing the legal and procedural requirements necessary for any changes in the agency's leadership.
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U.S. African Development Foundation President Ward Brehm, who was fired by the administration in mid-March, subsequently filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Government-funded office that held standoff against DOGE on 'right path' following judge's order: admin
United States· 2025-03-20
Ward Brehm is the President of USADF and is attempting to block DOGE from entering the USADF offices.
White House unleashes on 'rogue bureaucrats' resisting Trump's DOGE orderUnited States· 2025-03-08
Ward Brehm challenged the authority of Trump, Marocco and Doge to close an agency.
EPA issues guidance that spending of $50,000 or more must gain approval of Doge | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-03-07
Ward Brehm was removed from his position by the Trump administration.
DOGE attempts to enter an agency building led to physical standoff that spilled into courtUnited States· 2025-03-07
Ward Brehm is the chair of the US African Development Foundation who instructed staff to deny access to the Doge team.
‘Little agency that could’ cheered for act of resistance against Trump and Musk | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-06