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USIP HQ Found in Disarray With Rats, Graffiti and Marijuana After Court Blocks Musk’s DOGE Takeover

The findings have intensified scrutiny of the now-disbanded unit led by Elon Musk, fueling new legal challenges over executive overreach.

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Elon Musk reacts during a press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured), at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
Elon Musk looks on during a news conference with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on May 30, 2025.
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Overview

  • A D.C. federal judge ruled in May that the Trump administration’s attempt to seize USIP headquarters was unlawful and ordered the institute’s $500 million facility and staff be returned.
  • Cleaning crews discovered low-quality marijuana in the building, supporting reports that DOGE staff discarded drugs on site.
  • A sworn affidavit from USIP CEO George E. Moose detailed water leaks, missing ceiling tiles, vehicle barrier failures, graffiti and rodent infestations after weeks of neglect.
  • USIP security chief Colin O’Brien said DOGE workers tore down the institute’s logo and removed other branded items as trophies.
  • Elon Musk left his role in the Trump administration in May and now faces multiple lawsuits over alleged abuses of authority by his Department of Government Efficiency unit.