Elon Musk cuts off the funding to progressive setups and halts the money waste

Elon Musk, now heading the Department of Government Efficiency under Donald Trump's administration, has begun a series of federal cuts. The first of these moves is the closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

This agency, founded in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, is responsible for a large portion of global humanitarian aid.

Musk, known for his leadership at Tesla and SpaceX, announced the measure during an online talk on X, the social network he owns. The conference also featured the participation of former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and Senators Joni Ernst and Mike Lee. During the talk, Musk highlighted that the Trump administration is working on closing USAID, one of the largest agencies in the federal government.

USAID is responsible for a large portion of global humanitarian aid, covering areas such as health, drinking water, and energy security. In 2023, the agency provided a total of 72 billion dollars in international assistance. This amount represents 42% of all humanitarian aid tracked by the United Nations in 2024.

However, Musk has made it clear that USAID's operations have been criticized, especially by certain sectors that accuse the agency of working closely with the CIA. Despite its role in funding key projects like hospitals in conflict zones and HIV/AIDS prevention, the agency has been seen as a tool of political intervention in countries with governments opposed to U.S. policies.

The closure of USAID represents a drastic change in U.S. foreign policy. Trump had already pushed the "America First" policy, which led to the freezing of much of the foreign aid. This cut has caused reactions globally, especially in areas where U.S. humanitarian assistance is crucial.

The Trump administration, backed by Musk, has promised a thorough review of federal spending. Musk estimated that, with these reforms, the reduction of the U.S. deficit could reach one trillion dollars in the next fiscal year.

One of Musk's priorities has been to identify "foreign professional fraud networks." According to him, they are stealing large amounts of money from the federal government.

However, Musk didn't present detailed evidence or specific examples during his talk. This lack of transparency has raised some doubts among observers.

Trump, meanwhile, has expressed his support for Musk. When asked if Musk was doing a good job, the former president stated: "He's a great cost-cutter.

Sometimes we don't agree with him, but I think he's doing a great job. He's very smart." This endorsement reinforces Musk's position as the leader of the panel to reduce federal spending.