Elon Musk Has No Idea How USAID Works. This Former Staffer Does.
Briefly

The article examines Elon Musk's focus on the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for budget cuts, revealing that his criticisms are rooted in conspiracy theories advocated by Mike Benz. These theories, lacking any solid evidence, portray USAID as a 'criminal organization' and accuse it of various nefarious activities. The piece questions Musk's knowledge of foreign aid and suggests that his inflammatory rhetoric could be a political strategy, targeting a program already unpopular among American voters, while leaving the agency's vital role unaddressed.
Musk’s attacks on USAID appear to be heavily influenced by Mike Benz, known for promoting baseless conspiracy theories, raising questions about Musk's understanding of foreign aid.
Benz’s outlandish claims about USAID, such as its involvement in the impeachment of Trump and financing terrorism, lack supporting evidence, showing the need for scrutiny.
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