Gates Accuses Musk of Harming Poor via USAID Budget Cuts

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Bill Gates has accused Elon Musk of endangering the world’s poorest children through significant cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The reductions are among the first actions of Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency under Trump. The dispute highlights tensions over foreign aid.

Gates made the accusation amid a public feud with Musk. USAID funds global health and poverty programs.

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The cuts were initiated by DOGE, led by Musk. They target USAID’s budget specifically.

USAID, established in 1961, supports international development. Its programs reach millions globally.

Some support the cuts to prioritize domestic needs. Others argue they harm vulnerable populations.

Musk’s DOGE focuses on reducing federal spending. USAID was an early target.

Gates has long championed global health initiatives. His criticism underscores the stakes of the cuts.

The feud reflects broader debates over U.S. foreign aid. It may shape public opinion.