Bill Gates Slams Elon Musk, Claims USAID Cuts Are "Killing the World's Poorest Children"
"Elon Musk berates Bill Gates as a deceptive individual": Elon Musk lashes out at Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates following his "killing children" comment.
Elon Musk is under fire from Bill Gates after the tech billionaire labeled the Microsoft co-founder a "huge liar" in a controversy over USAID cuts. In an interview with The Financial Times, Gates criticized Musk for shutting down the aid department, which he said could lead to disastrous consequences for the world's most vulnerable children.
According to Gates, Musk's controversial decision to shutter USAID could result in the expiration of life-saving food and medicine in warehouses, potentially leading to a rise in deadly diseases such as measles and polio. The cuts could also impact hospitals in regions like Gaza Province, Mozambique, where funding for HIV prevention efforts is crucial.
In response, an X profile posted that "Bill Gates: 'DOGE will cost 2 million lives'. This man is a disgrace to humanity," while Elon Musk simply wrote "Gates is a huge liar."
The Shutdown of USAID
Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) made headlines in February 2025 when it decided to shut down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). At the time, Musk labeled USAID a "criminal organization" and stated it was "time for it to die." The potential consequences for the world's poorest communities are now becoming increasingly clear.
- Bill Gates – Known for his philanthropic efforts and work on global health issues, Bill Gates is one of the world's most influential and recognizable figures.
- Elon Musk – The CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Elon Musk is renowned for his ambitious ventures in the realm of technology and renewable energy. However, his handling of USAID has drawn fierce criticism, with Bill Gates accusing Musk of acting "through ignorance."
Also Read:
- Elon Musk mocked for handwritten 'top secret' message on notepad: 'Big boy with his big boy documents'
- Elon Musk addresses controversy about Grok's 'brutally honest' replies about India... with an emoji
Sources:1. Financial Times, "Bill Gates slams Elon Musk over US aid cuts: 'This is killing the world's poorest children,'" February 2025.2. Reuters, "Elon Musk's labeling of USAID as 'criminal organization' sparks international outcry," February 2025.
- The government's decision to shut down USAID, made through Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has sparked an international outcry.
- Bill Gates, a renowned philanthropist and global health advocate, has accused Elon Musk of ignorance in his handling of USAID, claiming that the cuts could lead to disastrous consequences, particularly for India and other developing countries.
- Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has been criticized for his controversial comments about USAID, with some celebrities and papers in the entertainment and pop-culture scene joining the criticism.
- The shutdown of USAID could affect hospitals in regions such as Gaza Province and Mozambique, where funding for HIV prevention efforts is crucial, and potentially lead to a rise in deadly diseases like measles and polio.
- In response to the controversy, Elon Musk labeled Bill Gates a "huge liar," while Bill Gates has continued to express concern about the impact of the USAID closure on the world's most vulnerable communities.
- The controversy surrounding Elon Musk's handling of USAID continues to make headlines, with recent reports citing his handwritten "top secret" message on a notepad and his response to criticism about Grok's replies about India.
