USAID, Elon Musk

How Elon Musk boosted false USAID conspiracy theories to shut down global aid
USAID, the humanitarian agency, has long been a target of criticism that its aid programs masked nation-meddling and overspent American tax dollars abroad. Now Elon Musk has boosted that criticism.
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In the absence of USAID leadership, vulnerable people and governments will turn to China, Russia and terrorist organizations for help, writer says.
Trump and Elon Musk are upending USAID. Here's what to know about its work.
The State Department said President Trump appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting director of USAID amid an overhaul of the humanitarian aid agency.
What to Know About USAID, the Agency Elon Musk Wants Dead
Elon Musk, the billionaire adviser to President Trump, has targeted the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of the Trump administration’s push to slash federal spending.In less than two weeks,
Elon Musk's USAID Shutdown Could Play Into Russia and China's Hands
One China expert told Newsweek that the USAID funding freeze had handed an "enormous gift" to Beijing's push to influence the Global South. Meanwhile, one Kremlin propagandist has said on Russian television that Moscow could exploit the gap left by USAID and project geopolitical power with a similar program.
Liz Cheney to Elon Musk regarding her past work at USAID: 'Damn right'
Former Rep. Liz Cheney acknowledged her past work for USAID, tweeting, "Damn right" after Elon Musk took notice of her connection to the agency.
Donald Trump and Musk criticize USAID, Call it "Incompetent" & "Corrupt"
On February 11, 2025, former President Donald Trump and Tesla founder Elon Musk criticized the U.S. foreign aid agency USAID, calling it "incompetent" and "corrupt" during a White House press conference.
Elon Musk Pushes False Claim Ex-USAID Chief Earned $23 Million: The Biggest DOGE Hoaxes Spread On X
False claims about the United States Agency for International Development’s spending have gone viral on social media, ...
Alleged USAID Probe Into Starlink Raises Elon Musk Conflict Concerns
USAID and Starlink collaborated to provide 5,000 Starlink terminals to Ukraine amid its ongoing war against Russia.
Elon Musk’s Assault on USAID Is Lethal, Vindictive, and Brazenly Unlawful
A Trump-appointed judge said on Friday that he would freeze the administration’s plan to slash most employees and withdraw ...
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Elon Musk’s Dystopian Attacks on Federal Workplaces are Also “Incredibly Stupid”
As the United States Agency for International Development remains paralyzed after the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s attempts to murder it, employees cannot access the Ronald Reagan Building in ...
Elon Musk's DOGE office budget more than doubles from $6.5 to $14.4 million
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, focused on cutting government waste and spending, has more than doubled its ...
Elon Musk’s Enemy, USAID, Was Investigating Starlink’s Contracts in Ukraine
Musk has called the agency “evil” and a “criminal organization,” though the fact that USAID was investigating the Starlink ...
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‘It’s essential’ – Elon Musk defends DOGE’s move to reduce US federal expenses
Billionaire leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, United States of America, Elon Musk, has defended the agency’s ...
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$50m Gaza condoms: Some things I say won’t be correct – Elon Musk admits
Elon Musk has admitted that he was incorrect to claim that the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, planned to spend $50 million on condoms for Gaza. Musk leads President Donald ...