USAID’s human resources department had no record that Jeremy Lewin had been onboarded, even as he exercised senior agency powers. Internal emails reviewed by WIRED indicate that from March 18 to April 4, 2025, he canceled aid programs and approved thousands of employee terminations without signing the usual onboarding paperwork. Lewin said he had been detailed and dual-appointed to USAID.
WHO:USAID’s human resources department
WHAT:USAID’s human resources department had no record that Jeremy Lewin had been onboarded while he exercised senior agency powers.
WHEN:Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 12:24 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The reason for the missing onboarding record is unclear.
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