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.
USAID 'Shutting Down'—Elon Musk
The billionaire said the agency was being shut down hours after President Donald Trump said it was being run by "a bunch of radical lunatics."
USAID tells employees to stay home hours after Elon Musk said it was going to be shut down
USAID on Monday told DC-based employees to work remotely. Elon Musk, who is leading DOGE, has vowed to shut down USAID.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
'Damn right': Liz Cheney's past USAID employment faces backlash after lashing out at Elon Musk
Former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney was blasted on social media after defending her past work at USAID, which has become the most ...
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 ...
Ben Stiller Debunks Elon Musk-Amplified Tweet Claiming Actor Took USAID Money For Ukraine Trip
"These are lies" wrote Ben Stiller about a video posted on X and amplified by Musk alleging USAID spent $4M to send the actor ...
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 ...
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 ...