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.
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.
An episode of Joe Rogan’s podcast fueled Elon Musk’s attack on USAID
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What is USAID? Foreign aid from US suspended by President Trump and Elon Musk
Trump's overhaul of the federal government now has its sights set on foreign aid from the U.S. Here's what we know and which jobs might be cut.
How an ex-State Department official fueled Elon Musk’s attack on USAID
Mike Benz appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast in late December to discuss USAID, spurring Musk’s first mention of the agency.
Elon Musk's USAID conspiracy theories and Philly's not-so-secret Super Bowl weapon: Morning Rundown
How Elon Musk brought fringe views about USAID into the mainstream. January’s jobs report is expected to show that the unemployment rate held steady. And the Eagles have a not-so-secret weapon. Here’s what to know today.
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.
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 ...
Inside Elon Musk’s War on Washington
From USAID to the U.S. federal payment system, Musk is spearheading plans to audit and cut multiple government agencies ...
USAID Spent $1 Million On Elon Musk’s Starlink Terminals In The Last Year
USAID and SpaceX worked together to support Ukraine’s war effort against Russia, and provided internet to multiple African ...
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 ...
Anti-USAID Video Shared by Musk Marks Russian Propaganda Triumph
An anti-United States Agency for International Development (USAID) video shared by Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. is a ...
Claims about USAID funding are spreading online. Many are not based on facts
False and misleading social media posts are circulating online as the Trump administration moves to dismantle the U.S. Agency ...
Elon Musk Rehiring DOGE Staffer Who Resigned Over Racist Tweets
Elon Musk launched a poll on his social media platform X Friday to ask followers if he should rehire Marko Elez, a ...