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Trump had already promoted the "America First" policy, which led to the freezing of much of the foreign aid.
Elon Musk, now at the head of the Department of Government Efficiency under the Donald Trump administration, has begun a series of federal cuts. The first of these moves is the closure of the State Agency for International Development (Usaid, acronym in English).

This agency, founded in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, is responsible for much of the global humanitarian aid.

Musk, known for his leadership in Tesla and SpaceX, announced the measure during an online talk on X, the social network he owns. The conference also featured the participation of former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and Senators Joni Ernst and Mike Lee. During the talk, Musk highlighted that the Trump administration is working on the closure of Usaid, one of the largest agencies in the federal government.

Usaid is responsible for a large portion of global humanitarian aid, covering areas such as health, clean water and energy security. In 2023, the agency provided a total of $72 billion in international assistance. This amount represents 42% of all humanitarian aid tracked by the United Nations in 2024.

However, Musk has made it clear that Usaid's operation has been the subject of criticism, especially from certain sectors that accuse the agency of working closely with the CIA. Despite its role in financing key projects such as hospitals in conflict zones and HIV/AIDS prevention, the agency has been seen as a tool of political intervention in countries with governments opposed to US policies.

The closure of Usaid represents a drastic change in US foreign policy. Trump had already promoted the "America First" policy, which led to the freezing of much of foreign aid. This cut has generated reactions globally, especially in areas where US humanitarian assistance is crucial.

The Trump administration, backed by Musk, has promised a comprehensive review of federal spending. Musk estimated that with these reforms, the reduction of the US deficit could reach $1 trillion in the next fiscal year.

One of Musk's priorities has been to identify "foreign professional fraud networks." According to him, they are stealing large amounts of money from the federal government.

However, Musk did not present detailed evidence or specific examples during his talk. This lack of transparency has raised some doubts among observers.

Trump, for his part, has expressed support for Musk. When asked if Musk was doing a good job, the former president said: “He's a great cost-cutter.

Sometimes we disagree with him, but I think he's doing a great job. He's very smart.” This endorsement reinforces Musk's position as the leader of the panel to reduce federal spending.