Gates suggests Musk doesn’t see USAID’s ‘good work’
Elon Musk recently announced that he is in the process of shutting down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which has sparked notable controversy. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and a prominent philanthropist, voiced his concerns about Musk’s decision. He emphasized the “good work” done by USAID, notably in nutrition and vaccine distribution, areas in which his foundation collaborates wiht the agency. Gates highlighted that private sector leaders like Musk may not fully appreciate the value and structure of government agencies,leading to decisions that could have serious repercussions. He warned that without USAID’s support, millions of lives could be at risk due to the potential disruption of critical services.
In response to Musk’s actions, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been appointed as the acting administrator of USAID and is working with Congress to restructure the agency’s functions within the State Department.The situation raises concerns not only about the future of USAID but also its impact on global health initiatives funded by taxpayers, who contribute only a small fraction to the agency’s budget.
Bill Gates suggests Elon Musk doesn’t see the ‘good work’ accomplished by USAID
Microsoft founder Bill Gates defended the “good work” done by the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Gates’s comments came after Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, shut the USAID headquarters down on Monday. Hundreds of federal workers received word to stay home, stoking fears of what agencies could face shutdowns.
“Elon, his private sector work has been very innovative, really fantastic. A lot of private sector people, when they get into government, they don’t take the time necessarily to see what the good work is or why it’s structured the way it is,” Gates said on ABC News’s The View Tuesday. “So I’m a little worried particularly with this USAID stuff. My foundation partners with USAID on nutrition and getting vaccines out.”
Gates estimated that, without the aid, the result could be “millions of deaths.” He reminded viewers that taxpayers contribute less than 1% to the agency.
The Gates Foundation has donated some $30 million to USAID over the years.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been named the acting administrator of USAID. Rubio explained he is working with “Congress and the appropriate committees to absorb certain bureaus, offices, and missions” of the agency into the State Department and other branches.
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