The altercation led to a temporary court ruling blocking DOGE from making changes to the foundation’s leadership. Despite this, President Trump ordered the removal of Ward Brehm, one of the foundation’s board members. The controversy surrounding this move highlighted the tension between DOGE’s efficiency reforms and the foundation’s resistance to change.

In response to DOGE’s actions, the African Development Foundation’s board attempted to push back, even seeking help from Congress. The board’s frustration increased when they learned that Peter Marocco, Trump’s appointee to lead USAID, played a role in facilitating DOGE’s access to their offices. Eventually, with the help of U.S. Marshals, DOGE succeeded in entering the foundation’s offices to press forward with their reform agenda.