Bill Gates Serves Up a Brutal Criticism: Elon Musk, the Puppet Master Behind Soaring Child Death Tolls
Children's deaths escalate due to Musk's budget reductions, according to Gates - Children's lives are at risk due to Musk's financial reductions, according to Gates' assertion.
Don't be fooled by Elon Musk's shiny electric cars and sci-fi dreams; the man responsible for them is playing a deadly game that's leading to millions of kids being sent to an early grave. That's the scathing take from none other than Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
In a no-holds-barred interview with the New York Times, Gates laid bare the harsh reality of tech guru Musk’s role in the deaths of millions of children in poor countries. The reason? Musk's startling cuts to U.S. aid programs, specifically USAID, which have "staggered" global efforts to reduce child mortality.
"Elon Musk is an accomplice in the killings of millions of defenseless children," Gates stated bluntly, holding the Tesla CEO accountable for his actions. And it's not just Gates raining down the accusations. According to Gates, Musk himself orchestrated the dismantling of USAID during Donald Trump's presidency, earning the notorious title of "the richest executioner in the world."
In response to these damning allegations, Musk took to his online platform X to angrily retort, "Gates is a fucking liar."
USAID: On the Dissection Table
Musk's loyalty to former President Trump's administration was unwavering, becoming one of the president's trusted advisors. Naturally, his influence extended to Trump's attempts to slash government spending, including the controversial cuts to USAID. When pressed about USAID's demise, Musk boasted that he was "putting it on the chopping block."
With Musk's financial backing and political clout, the cuts to USAID were deep. Heaping criticism upon criticisms, Gates predicts that the number of children dying each year in poor countries will surpass the tragic figure of six million if the trend continues. "It's beyond appalling," Gates expressed, aghast at the deadly fallout of Musk's actions.
Despite his ties to Trump and his questionable involvement with USAID, Musk has agreed to participate in Gates' philanthropic initiative, "The Giving Pledge," a pledge to donate the majority of his wealth to charitable causes. Gates is hopeful that Musk will "rise above his political biases and exercise his philanthropic duties."
On the flip side, Gates himself has been pouring his resources into more humanitarian efforts. In fact, he recently announced that his Gates Foundation will spent a whopping $200 billion over the next two decades, effectively winding down its operations by 2040.
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(Enrichment Data: While Elon Musk has been critical of USAID, there is no evidence that he has been involved in the recent budget cuts proposed by the U.S. administration. However, his public criticism may contribute to a skewed public perception and potential cuts in foreign aid, which could impact global health initiatives aimed at reducing child mortality rates. Their philanthropic efforts and financial contributions remain ongoing.)
- Bill Gates, in an interview with the New York Times, accused Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, of being an accomplice in the rising child death tolls, which he attributed to Musk's role in the cuts to USAID during the Donald Trump presidency.
- Despite Musk's questionable involvement with USAID, he has agreed to participate in Bill Gates' philanthropic initiative, "The Giving Pledge," pledging to donate a significant portion of his wealth to charitable causes.
