Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk and business leader Vivek Ramaswamy, appointed by President-elect Trump to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), have voiced their support for discontinuing US foreign aid. This follows former Rep. Ron Paul's call to eliminate such aid, arguing it unfairly burdens American taxpayers while benefiting the wealthy in recipient nations. Paul also questioned the constitutionality of such transfers.
Musk echoed Paul's sentiment, stating that Paul "is not wrong." Ramaswamy added another layer to the critique, pointing out that a significant portion of US foreign aid isn't congressionally authorized. Both leaders have emphasized the need for greater transparency in foreign aid spending and scrutiny of funding directed towards non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Ramaswamy specifically highlighted concerns about NGOs potentially exacerbating the US border crisis.
DOGE, as outlined by President-elect Trump, is tasked with streamlining government operations and promoting an innovative approach to governance. Musk and Ramaswamy's shared stance on foreign aid suggests this issue will likely be a key focus of their efforts within DOGE.
This development could signal a significant shift in US foreign policy under the incoming administration.
