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Musk On USAID,'Time For It To Die,' And Trump Agrees


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, February 3rd 2025 at 12:20 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • With a budget of over $50 billion approved by Congress, USAID is an independent federal agency focusing on long-term socioeconomic development.

The article discusses Elon Musk's criticism of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), where he suggested that the organization should be dissolved, a sentiment echoed by former President Donald Trump. Musk's comments were in response to a report by The Grayzone, which alleged that USAID was funding initiatives to counter online misinformation, including efforts that could be seen as targeting conservative voices. Trump, in agreement with Musk, has historically criticized USAID for what he perceives as its misuse of funds for political purposes rather than genuine aid. This has sparked a debate about the role and operations of USAID, with critics arguing that it has become a tool for political agendas rather than focusing on humanitarian aid. The discussion highlights broader concerns about government agencies potentially overstepping their mandates and engaging in domestic political battles.

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