USAID, Elon Musk and Trump

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 said Donald Trump agreed USAID needs to be ‘shut down’
Elon Musk said President Donald Trump agreed the US Agency for International Development needs to be “shut down,” following days of speculation over the future of the agency after its funding was frozen and dozens of its employees were put on leave.
Elon Musk says President Donald Trump has ‘agreed’ USAID should be shut down
The U.S. Agency for International Development is on the cusp of being shuttered, according the Trump administration’s billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk — who has been wrestling for
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.
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 triumph for the Kremlin's pro-Russian disinformation network Matryoshka.
Judge to consider temporary order blocking Trump's dismantling of USAID
A federal judge will consider issuing a temporary restraining order to block the dismantling of the United States Agency for ...
Trump and Musk's moves to ax USAID are 'flatly illegal,' experts say. It doesn't mean it won't happen.
As head of DOGE, Elon Musk is making moves to scrap federal agencies like USAID. Legal experts say that power belongs with ...
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 ...
Ex-USAID Head Says America Will 'Pay The Price' From Musk, Trump Attacking Agency
Andrew Natsios, a Republican who served under George W. Bush, knocked the pair for pushing "a lot of garbage" in their ...
Here Are All The Major Lawsuits Against Trump And Musk—As USAID Shutdown Sparks Legal Battle
Judges ruled on Thursday alone to extend blocks on Trump’s birthright citizenship ban, limit Elon Musk’s access to Treasury ...
Trump says he’s opposed 'many' of Musk’s ideas, but praises effort to shut down USAID
Trump on Tuesday told reporters he opposed “many” of billionaire Elon Musk’s ideas to tackle government inefficiency, but ...
Steube introduces legislation to abolish USAID as Musk, Trump allies move to gut agency
Sarasota, announced he will file legislation to abolish USAID, as Trump allies in government and the media attack the agency.
Elon Musk's next DOGE targets? Pentagon and Department of Education, Trump says
He will be looking at education pretty quickly and he will be looking at military too," Trump said of Musk during a press ...
Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump calls on USAID to be closed down
President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.