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.
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United States:
Ward Brehm is the President of USADF and is attempting to block DOGE from entering the USADF offices.
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Ward Brehm challenged the authority of Trump, Marocco and Doge to close an agency.
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United States:
Ward Brehm was removed from his position by the Trump administration.
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Ward Brehm is the chair of the US African Development Foundation who instructed staff to deny access to the Doge team.
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