When Elon Musk set about “feeding U.S.A.I.D. into the wood chipper,” as he put it, it wasn’t only supporters of President Trump’s “America First” agenda who were cheering the dismantlement of the foreign aid agency. The Kremlin was, too. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/w... - ThreadSky

crampell.bsky.social • 21 days ago

When Elon Musk set about “feeding U.S.A.I.D. into the wood chipper,” as he put it, it wasn’t only supporters of President Trump’s “America First” agenda who were cheering the dismantlement of the foreign aid agency.
The Kremlin was, too. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/world/europe/usaid-russia-putin.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

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oeishik.bsky.social•21 days ago

Our enemies will rejoice when we become weaker. And that's what they're doing. https://youtu.be/b_mDTOKvyV8?si=SKdGXIKvMSIgfZop

eyedontcare.bsky.social•21 days ago

Desperate and poor people around the world are good for dictators

martinnagle.bsky.social•21 days ago

I would think Xi Jinping is doing the happiest dance of all, since his ambitions exceed Putin's - replace U.S. soft power wherever possible, rather than merely agitating for its prompt retreat.

thebluefaceman.bsky.social•21 days ago

Where are the voices from the Religious Right! Are they really more concerned about telling people what to do with their own bodies than they are saving lives around the World?

fernandocastro.bsky.social•21 days ago

Real President Musk was big upset at USAID for investigating Starlink’s pro-Putin moves in Ukraine. We can’t have that now, can we?

irish-pawpaw.bsky.social•21 days ago

China, Russia, BRICS in general Love seeing openings to exploit and show how alliances change with the wind

mi-forest.bsky.social•21 days ago

Destruction of USAID helps our enemies -

there is a word for that: TREASON

I don't give a damn if trump is president & elon is the "richest" man in the world - they are both guilty of TREASON!

dlandes.bsky.social•21 days ago

And turning attention to South Africa! America 1st 😂

m33gs.bsky.social•21 days ago

and he's still not arrested

experimental22.bsky.social•21 days ago

Trump and Musk always love a little side of pain with their Big Macs.

Especially when it is women and children. That's when the real power high reaches deep.

bl4tino.bsky.social•21 days ago

Please when you have the chance, can someone make the obvious connection with DOGE and elons Doge coin and his wanting to turn us to crypto and away from the dollar?

penlanddebbie.bsky.social•21 days ago

But of course. He’s really in charge.

whirledbizarre.bsky.social•21 days ago

Trump hates America and American values

Musk, too

maverickgator.bsky.social•21 days ago

So a couple of points. First, as we withdraw USAID from Africa and other world areas, the Chinese will happily step in. They have been providing hundreds of billions as part of their road and belt initiative. 2) Elon is way too cozy with Putin. 3) Finally, millions will die as a result of closure.

chrissiecs.bsky.social•21 days ago

Of course Putin loves this. It should be assumed - Trump, Musk, Farage in the UK are ALL working for Russia.

treefrogjohn.bsky.social•21 days ago

Musk’s actions created an opportunity for these other players to swoop in and “save the day” after big, bad America abandoned these countries. The lost influence will be felt for generations.

rjnerddad.bsky.social•21 days ago

It would be so easy to say "illegally dismantles"

I know it's the NYT, but I can still dream.

indypnw.bsky.social•21 days ago

Can I fucking hate the New York Times. They say foreign leaders rejoice. The ones rejoicing are Russia, Hungary, El Salvador.😂😂😂

Fucking joke of a rag

zactli.bsky.social•21 days ago

Reports are the USAID was investigating Starlink use in Ukraine. There are things about Starlink that Musk DOES NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW. None of this is for efficiency it is all self preservation for both Musk and Trump.

richardkeppler.bsky.social•21 days ago

Can you point to some of these reports please?

zactli.bsky.social•21 days ago

Google: USAID Starlink Ukraine. There are multiples but here’s one:

https://gizmodo.com/elon-musks-enemy-usaid-was-investigating-starlink-over-its-contracts-in-ukraine-2000559365

mariena91.bsky.social•21 days ago

https://www.vox.com/politics/398068/trump-musk-power-grab-hungary-orban

centralfloridainternet.com•21 days ago

President Elon Musk is using federal access to steal Americans' data and feed his AI, Grok. With X’s growing database, he’s building the biggest LLM to consolidate power. This isn’t innovation—it’s a hostile takeover of our information and future. Stay vigilant. #Resist #DemocracyFirst

pedelpusher.bsky.social•21 days ago

If he takes $1 from each account.....

jursy.bsky.social•21 days ago

The car dealer.

hermitage10ac.bsky.social•21 days ago

Thanks, GOP

barbaracheng.bsky.social•21 days ago

No kidding. Let’s just say it - Musk and Trump work for Putin. Period. Tell it like it damn is. And if Americans don’t want to live in a Putin satellite country - all Americans need to fight like hell as Musk, Republicans and Trump literally destroy our Constitution, government and rule of law.

richardkeppler.bsky.social•21 days ago

Where is the lie?

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