Elon Musk: USAID Funding, India Clinic Claim

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts:

Senator John Kennedy claimed USAID funded a transgender clinic in India. Elon Musk responded to this claim with surprise. Donald Trump is cracking down on USAID. Kennedy also stated that USAID provided funds to electric vehicles in Vietnam and Serbian LGBT organizations. Trump has called for the shutdown of USAID. The controversy surrounding this matter continues.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth:

US Senator John Kennedy has claimed that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded a transgender clinic in India amid President Donald Trump’s crackdown on the aid agency. Elon Musk responded with a “wow” over Kennedy informing the Capitol about the discoveries made by the billionaire’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on USAID. The Elon Musk USAID controversy is escalating.

In his speech at the Capitol, Kennedy, a Republican, asserted that USAID funded a transgender clinic in India by utilizing American taxpayers’ money. Kennedy said, “USAID gave money to support electric vehicles in Vietnam with our taxpayers’ money. USAID gave money to a transgender clinic in India. I didn’t know that. I bet the American people didn’t know that. Musk also found that USD 1.5 million was given to Serbian LGBT organisations. They got the money to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in Serbian workplaces and business communities.” Various reactions are emerging on the Elon Musk USAID controversy.

Kennedy further added, “USAID spent USD 164 million to support radical organisations around the world. Of that, they gave USD 122 million to groups aligned with foreign terrorist organisations. USAID gave millions of dollars to such organisations in Gaza.” Kennedy’s claim on a transgender clinic in India aligns with the Trump administration’s crackdown on gender-sensitive causes, including the scrapping of anti-discrimination protections and courses on gender and race in schools. The Elon Musk USAID funding is under investigation.

It also came days after Republican Representative Nancy Mace questioned the USD 750,000 grant by USAID to an NGO linked to actor Sonam Kapoor’s brother-in-law Anant Ahuja for “alleviating loneliness among migrant workers in India”. Speaking on USAID funding by the US House Oversight Committee on February 5, Mace said, “USAID awarded over USD 750,000 to fund alleviating loneliness among migrant garment workers in India. Does this advance America’s interests, Governor?” To this, the Governor replied, “No, I have no position.” This Elon Musk USAID matter is under investigation.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember:

• Elon Musk reacted to Senator’s claim.
• USAID funded a transgender clinic in India.
• Donald Trump is cracking down on USAID.
• USAID funding is under investigation.

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