Elon Musk's one-liner about Jesus takes social media by storm



The world's richest man shared a candid moment in his religious journey this week on social media, much to the surprise and excitement of many Christian commentators.

On Tuesday afternoon, Elon Musk made a surprise admission under a post about "evangelizing" the multibillionaire.

'I agree with the teachings of Jesus.'

"Someone needs to evangelize Elon Musk," the original post said. "Who will lead him to Christ?"

Musk's reply generated more than twice the engagement as the first post, climbing close to four million views by Wednesday morning.

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"I agree with the teachings of Jesus," Musk commented.

This prompted responses from many Christian politicians and political commentators, many of whom encouraged him to take the next step in his journey.

BlazeTV's "Fearless" host, Jason Whitlock, wrote: "Thanks for saying this. It's a start."

Michael Knowles of the Daily Wire wrote, "Always a good thing to do! But if one of Jesus' teachings — and a teaching he repeats — is that he is God, what does that imply for our own lives and actions?"

One prominent account backed up Knowles' point, adding, "This is the leap of faith that most people agreeing with Jesus's teaching won't take. It's a metaphysical commitment."

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) offered his encouragement to Musk: "He lives. He loves. He redeems."

"We are all sons and daughters of the King," Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) added.

"Agreement is a short step away from belief, and then faith will follow," Frontier magazine contributor and poet Joseph Massey said.

The original poster, the Art of Purpose, left a comment under Musk's reply that summed up many of the responses well: "Brother you are so close. I'm rooting for you."

While Musk's most recent comment made waves on social media, this is not the first time Musk has suggested that he at least accepts the teachings of Christ.

Musk told Jordan Peterson in a July 2024 interview that he was a "cultural Christian" and that "the teachings of Jesus are good and wise," according to UnHerd.

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Elon Musk marries SpaceX to xAI — Glenn Beck warns: Earth’s skies are about to change forever



On Monday, February 2, Elon Musk announced that SpaceX had officially acquired xAI in an all-stock deal. The move combines SpaceX’s rockets and Starlink satellite network with xAI’s artificial intelligence technology, creating what Musk calls “one of the most ambitious, vertically integrated innovation engines on (and off) Earth.” Valued at a staggering $1.25 trillion, it’s the largest private company to ever exist.

In other words, rockets just married artificial intelligence in a super-union that the world can’t even begin to fathom.

Most normies are shrugging off the news as just another leap in an ever-evolving technosphere, but Glenn Beck says our skies are about to change forever.

This merger, he explains, actualizes Musk’s wild dream of launching a million satellites into space, which SpaceX first proposed to regulators in late January this year. Except these satellites won’t be typical Starlink comms; they’ll be a gargantuan network of orbiting supercomputers, drastically expanding the cloud and AI processing capabilities.

This is far bigger than most people realize, Glenn says.

“To give you some idea, right now humanity has roughly 14,000 active satellites operating and orbiting Earth, OK? That’s every nation. That’s every military. That’s every weather system, every GPS signal, every communications platform humanity has ever put into space,” he says.

“Even if only a fraction of that number is ever launched, this is not an expansion of what exists today. This is a complete redesign of space around Earth. This is a replacement of the scale itself.”

While the plan is all about cutting-edge technology, Glenn says it’s more about history repeating itself. In 1800s America, power, he explains, was determined by “who controlled the rivers and then later who controlled the railroads.”

That same power dynamic is at play today — “except the frontier is not land; it’s the sky.” And Elon Musk is doing exactly what the 19th century’s captains of industry did by staking his claim through building.

Like land, which is limited, “there are only so many usable altitudes” in low Earth orbit, Glenn says.

“You place tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of objects into those corridors, you’re no longer participating in space. You’re designing and structuring it.”

What Musk is set to do through the merging of SpaceX and xAI is the equivalent of “one company building every road, every bridge, every highway and [saying], ‘Everybody else can use them, but we built them first,”’ Glenn analogizes.

“Control doesn’t require ownership; it requires scale, and that is what Elon Musk is very good at,” he says.

Why does this matter to the average Joe?

“Because for the first time in history, a private company is positioned to shape the planetary structure ... faster than governments, cheaper than any nation, with replacement cycles measured in months, not decades,” Glenn answers.

“The sky itself [is] becoming managed infrastructure,” and history tells us that whoever is the first to build in a new domain gains a monopoly on it.

These kinds of pioneers “don’t just win,” Glenn says. “They set the rules that everybody else spends decades trying to renegotiate.”

“Every great power shift in history looks small right up until the time it doesn’t. And by the time most people look up, the frontier is already gone.”

Our skies remain a frontier for now, but as soon as Musk’s satellites start going up in droves, we’ll know that the frontier has already been claimed — and the rules are being written by one man.

“When you go out at night, you’re going to see a different sky,” Glenn says.

To hear more of his commentary, watch the video above.

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Is Elon Musk ditching his America Party dream for a GOP power play?



Elon Musk may be reconsidering his aspirations for a third political party after concerns from conservatives that it could divert votes from the Republican Party.

A Tuesday report from the Wall Street Journal indicated that Musk is "quietly pumping the brakes" on the formation of the America Party and may instead support another Republican politician.

'Nothing @WSJ says should ever be thought of as true.'

In late June, amid Musk's falling-out with President Donald Trump over the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Tesla CEO called for "an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uniparty so that the people actually have a VOICE."

"If this insane spending bill passes, the America Party will be formed the next day," Musk declared.

Several Republican politicians, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, warned Musk that a third party would likely act as a spoiler, ultimately benefiting the Democratic Party.

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According to the WSJ's report citing anonymous sources, it appears that Musk is considering that advice. Musk has reportedly told his allies that he plans to concentrate on his businesses and does not want to alienate Republicans, particularly Vice President JD Vance, by forming a third party.

The news outlet reported that Musk and Vance have been in touch in recent weeks. Musk has allegedly stated to close allies that he would back Vance should he decide to run for president in 2028.

"Musk's allies said he hasn't formally ruled out creating a new party and could change his mind as the midterm elections near," the WSJ stated.

However, Musk reportedly canceled a July call with a group that specializes in organizing third-party campaigns, and he has not recently engaged with individuals who have expressed interest in the America Party.

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Charlie Kirk responded to the WSJ's report in a post on social media.

"Elon Musk is reportedly reconsidering his bid to launch a third party and instead put his support behind Vice President JD Vance should he decide to run, per a new report from the WSJ. Will have to wait for confirmation from Elon, but this would be very positive news for the country if true," Kirk wrote.

When reached for comment, a spokesperson for Vance directed the WSJ to the vice president's recent interview with the Gateway Pundit, during which he stated he hopes Musk will "come back into the fold" during the midterm elections.

While Musk did not respond to a request for comment from the WSJ, he dismissed the outlet's reporting in a post on X.

"Nothing @WSJ says should ever be thought of as true," he wrote without elaborating further.

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DeSantis has some serious political advice for Elon Musk to ensure a 'monumental impact'



Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) offered Elon Musk some political advice following the business magnate's announcement that he is starting the "America Party," a new political party Musk claims will counter the "Republican/Democrat Uniparty" amid his ongoing feud with President Donald Trump.

During a Monday afternoon press conference, DeSantis stated, "I think Elon Musk has been one of the most innovative entrepreneurs, not just in our country's history, but probably in world history. And I think he's done a lot and has a lot more left in the tank, obviously."

'If somebody as significant as Elon wants to get in the game on that, he will have a, I think, very consequential impact.'

DeSantis praised Musk for his efforts in the 2024 election and for initiating the Department of Government Efficiency, a concept that the governor has also adopted at the state level to reduce Florida's budget.

While DeSantis noted that he is "a big fan" of Musk's cost-cutting efforts, he issued a serious warning about his third-party aspirations and offered some advice.

The governor explained that a third party would likely result in Democratic candidates winning elections, particularly if Musk plans to fund Senate and House candidates in competitive races.

"As it is now, even if somehow a third party could elect some people that were so-called fiscal conservatives, I don't think it would even move the needle even if they got elected," DeSantis said. "And we know that they wouldn't get elected because it's really one of two parties, so you're either just taking votes away from one side or the other."

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He stated that the Republican Party is facing a significant issue with political candidates making promises on the campaign trail that they do not keep once elected, particularly regarding reining in the nation's out-of-control budget.

Instead, the Florida governor argued that Musk could have a "monumental impact" on the nation if he focused on working with state legislators to add a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution, which he noted could be done without congressional approval.

"I don't think just electing a few better people is going to change [the nation's] trajectory," DeSantis continued. "You need to do a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. You can do it through the states; you can do it through Article Five. We've got 28 states that have approved this. There's another four or five that are on the docket. Once you hit 34, then you write an amendment, and then the states are able to ratify that."

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The governor also called for Musk to push for term limits for members of Congress.

DeSantis stated that he is confident Musk would be successful in implementing these changes.

"That is achievable. And especially, if somebody as significant as Elon wants to get in the game on that, he will have a, I think, very consequential impact on that, and I think would be just the type that could bring this across the finish line," DeSantis remarked.

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Elon Musk expresses regret over comments about Trump after deleting most provocative tweets: 'Love to see this'



Days after calling Elon Musk "disrespectful" and indicating he had "no intention of speaking to him," President Donald Trump said of Musk during a press conference on Monday, "We had a great relationship and I wish him well — very well, actually."

Their relationship was strained to the point of possibly breaking last week — first by a dispute over the One Big Beautiful Bill and then by a subsequent exchange of unpleasantries and threats, which prompted some tertiary characters to choose sides, others to reveal their previously dormant hostilities, and a handful of prominent allies to call for a coalition-preserving détente.

Musk responded to Trump's well-wishes on X with a heart emoji, prompting further speculation that a reconciliation might be possible and that Musk, who expended over $270 million last year in hopes of getting the president elected, might ultimately be brought back into the fold.

On Wednesday morning, the world's richest man went a step further, expressing remorse for attacking the president and suggesting that some of his remarks were out of bounds.

"I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week," tweeted Musk. "They went too far."

While Musk did not specify which tweets "went too far," the tweets he chose to delete provide a fairly good idea.

The Tesla and SpaceX chief executive tweeted last week that "the real reason" the Epstein files have not been made public is because Trump was somehow implicated in them. He has since deleted that tweet.

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"That's called 'old news,' that's been old news, that has been talked about for years," Trump said on Saturday when asked about that particular accusation in an NBC News interview. "Even Epstein’s lawyer said I had nothing to do with it. It's old news."

Musk also deleted a post where he said, "Yes," in response to Malaysian commentator Ian Miles Cheong's statement, "Trump should be impeached."

'Let's stay focused on saving our country.'

Blaze News reached out to the White House for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

Musk's quasi-apology was well received online.

"Love to see this," wrote Utah Sen. Mike Lee (R).

Former Trump White House press secretary Sean Spicer wrote to Musk, "Thank you for doing this[.] Your @X purchase, work at @DOGE and massive achievements at @Tesla @Starlink etc you have been instrumental in advancing free speech, government accountability and industry advancement."

Conservative activist Scott Presler similarly thanked Musk, noting, "We are grateful for BOTH of you. Let's stay focused on saving our country & holding the House in 2026. We can do this."

Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch emphasized that political differences aside, Trump and Musk "surely know and agree that the Left want to jail and kill them both."

To Fitton's point, a recent poll conducted by the Network Contagion Research Institute revealed that 56% of liberals said someone would "be at least somewhat justified" in assassinating Trump. This figure includes the 14.1% of liberals who said his murder would be "completely justified."

Liberals apparently would similarly be content to see Elon Musk murdered — 50.2% said his slaying would be at least somewhat justified, including 10.7% who said it would be completely justified.

Tesla stock rose Wednesday following Musk's expression of regret.

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Russ Vought gives Glenn Beck hint about where things stand between Trump and Musk



President Donald Trump and Elon Musk traded jibes on Thursday, which escalated over the course of the afternoon and culminated in threats of creating a new political party as well as of SpaceX contract cancellations.

Blaze Media co-founder Glenn Beck spoke on Friday to Russell Vought, the director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, about the spat as well as about the president's "big, beautiful bill."

'But look, Glenn, we're moving forward, and Elon has been an important ally and patriot throughout all of this, and we've got a job to do.'

Beck refrained from beating around the bush and asked at the outset whether a reconciliation was imminent — not legislatively but between the world's richest man and the world's most powerful leader. Vought responded with a strong hint.

Prior to Vought jumping onto the call, Beck noted, "Boy, yesterday was just a wild, wild ride. And I hate to see it. You know, kids don't like to see Mommy and Daddy fight — and they're both so important. We need both of these guys, but we also need the truth on the big, beautiful bill."

Beck had also posted on X on Thursday that the disagreement between Trump and Musk was "sad to see" and that he hoped the two "patriots" who "have done heroic things" can make amends and help America "see our way forward to find a win win."

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With Vought on the phone on Friday, Beck asked, "Yesterday was a tough day. Do you know — has the president had his phone call yet? Are they coming back together?"

"Well," responded Vought, "I think the president made some comments to the press this morning that, you know, he's not looking to have a phone call any time soon."

"I think he expressed disappointment yesterday with regard to ... some of the comments made by Elon," continued Vought. "But look, Glenn, we're moving forward, and Elon has been an important ally and patriot throughout all of this, and we've got a job to do."

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The OMB director stressed that the priority now is getting the bill across the finish line, making improvements where possible.

Whereas Vought was diplomatic in his response, when asked whether he had a call scheduled with Musk for later in the day, Trump told ABC News on Friday morning, "You mean the man who has lost his mind?"

The president suggested he was "not particularly" interested in having that conversation at the moment.

Musk now appears willing to mend fences.

When hedge fund manager Bill Ackman suggested that Trump and Musk "should make peace for the benefit of our great country" and that "we are much stronger together than apart," Musk responded, "You're not wrong."

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Speech foes face heat: Trump's FTC probes Media Matters, left-wing groups for possible antitrust violations



President Donald Trump's Federal Trade Commission has reportedly taken aim at leftist advertising cartels that allegedly coordinated a boycott to starve conservative media outlets and squash free speech online.

According to several reports, the FTC launched investigations into approximately a dozen media and advertising groups for potentially violating antitrust laws.

'These so-called "ratings outfits" are the left's latest attempt to silence conservatives.'

The agency's new chairman, Andrew Ferguson, previously expressed concerns about advertisers coordinating to ban certain ideas.

During an April antitrust conference, he said, "I am deeply concerned ... if advertisers either get in a room together and say, 'We're not going to do advertising next to this idea,' or they say, 'We're going to agree that this third party decides which ideas get advertisement and which don't.'"

"Drying up the advertising will dry up the idea. So the risk of an advertiser boycott is a pretty serious risk to the free exchange of ideas," he declared.

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Ferguson's concerns stem from an ongoing dispute between Media Matters and Elon Musk's X.

In 2023, X sued Media Matters for defamation, claiming the site released a report that misrepresented the user experience to push advertisers to boycott the social media platform. The report warned advertisers that their content would appear next to white supremacist hashtags, causing many to pull their ads from X.

The FTC's investigation, as reported by the New York Times, seeks to determine whether the media and advertising groups, including Media Matters and Ad Fontes Media, coordinated to prompt an advertiser boycott.

Alliance Defending Freedom legal counsel Logan Spena told Blaze News, "Antitrust laws are important tools for countering coordinated censorship. Individual businesses can decide what to say or what not to say — the First Amendment protects them too. But it does not protect coordinated conduct in restraint of trade, including trade that involves speech."

"As the Supreme Court said back in 1945, 'Freedom to publish is guaranteed by the Constitution, but freedom to combine to keep others from publishing is not,'" Spena continued. "We hope the FTC will ensure that antitrust laws are vigorously enforced to the fullest extent consistent with the Constitution."

Dan Schneider, the vice president of the Media Research Center's Free Speech America, told Blaze News that he is hopeful Ferguson's appointment will lead to positive change.

"These so-called 'ratings outfits' are the left's latest attempt to silence conservatives," Schneider stated. "They collude with and conspire against advertisers, media outlets, and advertising firms to eliminate conservative media. It's not just wrong and un-American; it is illegal. Fortunately, we finally have an FTC chairman who believes in the rule of law and is prepared to stop colluders."

The FTC declined a request for comment from the NYT.

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Adweek confirmed the Times' reporting, stating that the FTC sent the groups Civil Investigative Demand letters requiring them to turn over documents and respond to inquiries.

Ad Fontes Media CEO Vanessa Otero told the outlet, "They're requesting pretty much anything pertinent to our business since we started."

She claimed the FTC's demands were "excessive" and "overzealous."

"Businesses have rights to not advertise next to stuff they find crappy," Otero continued. "And no one is colluding with anybody about this."

Otero stated that Ad Fontes Media will comply with the agency's requests.

Media Matters confirmed to Adweek that it is currently under investigation.

Media Matters President Angelo Carusone stated, "The Trump administration has been defined by naming right-wing media figures to key posts and abusing the power of the federal government to bully political opponents and silence critics."

"It's clear that's exactly what's happening here, given Media Matters' history of holding those same figures to account. These threats won't work; we remain steadfast to our mission," Carusone added.

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Elon Musk Drops 'Epstein' Nuke on Trump — but Here's What's Wrong with It
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Elon Musk Drops 'Epstein' Nuke on Trump — but Here's What's Wrong with It

'One big psy op': Musk rips liberal media for hypocrisy over Cory Booker's 'Nazi salute'



Democratic Senator Cory Booker (N.J.) gave a fiery speech on Saturday at the California Democratic Party's 2025 state convention in Anaheim. Following his remarks, the senator pressed his hand to his heart, then extended it in a salute to the crowd.

Whereas Democrats and elements of the liberal media previously expressed horror at the sight of Elon Musk making the exact same gesture during a speech in January — some characterizing it as a Nazi salute — they did not appear similarly troubled when Booker did the same thing.

Musk joined Republicans and other critics in highlighting the selective outrage over the weekend, noting, "Fate loves irony, but hates hypocrisy."

A tale of two salutes

Musk gave an excited speech in January at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., following President Donald Trump's second inauguration.

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"This was no ordinary victory. This was a fork in the road of human civilization," said Musk, who previously admitted to having Asperger's, a syndrome on the autism spectrum. "This one really mattered. Thank you for making it happen!"

The billionaire then slammed his chest, then saluted both the crowd and the American flag, adding, "My heart goes out to you."

Some of the media outfits and Democrats who previously painted Trump and his allies as fascists in the lead-up to the election seized on the gesture as confirmation of their fears.

Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) stated that "regardless of any justification, his salute last night at Donald Trump's inauguration rally can only be interpreted as a Seig [sic] Heil salute that is synonymous with Nazi support for Hitler."

"Jews around the world are scared because of the contemptible rise in antisemitism, and Musk's conduct only increases the problem," continued Goldman. "Musk must issue an immediate apology, and President Trump must disavow and denounce his actions."

'All sides should give one another a bit of grace.'

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy (Conn.) claimed on MSNBC, "Elon Musk did [the] heil Hitler salute. He did. And of course he did."

Democratic Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York claimed that it was a "Heil Hitler salute that was performed and repeated for emphasis and clarity."

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The media similarly feigned horror and characterized the gesture as a Nazi salute. For instance:

Musk noted at the time, "Frankly, they need better dirty tricks. The 'everyone is Hitler' attack is sooo tired."

Despite the apparent eagerness on the left to frame Musk as a Nazi, some proved willing to admit that the narrative was bogus.

The Anti-Defamation League, for instance, stated that Musk "made an awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm, not a Nazi salute."

"In this moment, all sides should give one another a bit of grace, perhaps even the benefit of the doubt, and take a breath," added the ADL.

Hypocrisy

Booker spoke Saturday at a convention attended by California Democrats including Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Robert Garcia. Garcia was among those who condemned Musk for his gesture earlier this year.

"Real change does not come from Washington. It comes from communities. It comes from the streets," said Booker. "It comes from the people who's standing up and have shown over and over again — against the powerful, against the elected, against the rich — that the power of the people is greater than the people in power."

Booker made the Musk-styled heartfelt gesture after whipping up the crowd, then walked off stage.

Footage of Booker's gesture made the rounds online, prompting comparisons between his gesture and the one previously made by Musk. Critics, observing that the gesticulations were virtually identical, suggested that the absence of pearl-clutching and condemnations from the media or Democrats this time around was further evidence of their hypocrisy and double standards.

Libs of TikTok, for instance, noted that when Musk made the gesture, Newsweek ran an article titled "80 Years After Auschwitz, Elon Musk Keeps the Fascist Salute Alive," but painted Booker as a man wrongfully accused in an article titled "MAGA Accuses Democratic Senator Cory Booker of Doing 'Nazi Salute.'"

'The mainstream media is totally corrupt.'

Newsweek performed some mental gymnastics in its coverage of the reaction to Booker's gesture, writing that "the gesture is similar to the ones made by Musk and Bannon but not made as forcefully, the video shows."

"Pure trash propaganda," wrote Libs of TikTok.

Musk responded, "Legacy media like Newsweek lie relentlessly."

"Here's a list of all the news networks who have not covered Cory Booker's salute: - NYTimes - CNN - Washington Post - MSNBC - NPR - USA Today - Reuters - Axios - ABC News," wrote former nuclear scientist for the Department of Energy Matt Van Swol. "Every single one of them wrote stories on Elon Musk's 'salute' … … do you get it yet?"

"Legacy media is one big psy op," responded Musk.

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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) tweeted, "The mainstream media is totally corrupt."

"In January, Democrats and the Left were hyperventilating about this false smear of Elon and the stenographers in the media went to work," wrote Stefanik.

"Neither Elon Musk or @CoryBooker are giving the Nazi salute. Americans see thru this obvious and destructive double standard by the totally broken media and Democrat Party."

"If Elon Musk is a Nazi for doing this gesture ... Cory Booker is one too," wrote Angela Belcamino, host of "Last Week on X." "Sorry, I don't make the rules."

A spokeswoman for Booker suggested in a statement to Forbes that Booker's gesture was somehow different from Musk's, writing, "Cory Booker was obviously just waving to the crowd. Anyone who claims his wave is the same as Elon Musk’s gesture is operating in bad faith. The differences between the two are obvious to anyone without an agenda."

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Bill Gates accuses Musk of killing children, destabilizing foreign nations with USAID cuts



Bill Gates appears desperate to convince the world of his magnanimity and of his fellow billionaire Elon Musk's maleficence.

Gates, 69, recently went on a liberal media tour, telling late night script-reader Stephen Colbert, the New York Times Magazine, the Financial Times, and other outfits reflexively receptive to his preferred narrative all about his intention to spend $200 billion on philanthropy before closing down the Gates Foundation — which underwent a name change in January in the wake of reporting about Gates' relationship with child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and then the billionaire's divorce.

According to the New York Times Magazine, this potential charitable giving is especially important after the Trump administration's termination of programs at the U.S. Agency for International Development that Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized "did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States."

Gates, whose foundation's relationship with USAID has been likened to a "money-laundering scheme — one that 'cleans' both wealth and power for people like Gates while sustaining thousands of projects, employees, and placeholders in organizations that rely entirely on a circular flow of public funds" — suggested to the Financial Times that diseases such as measles, HIV, and polio could see a massive resurgence as a result of the USAID cuts championed by Musk.

Elements of the scientific community have furnished Gates with hypotheticals and estimates to lean on. For instance, a preprint study published by the Lancet and amplified by Nature, despite its lack of peer review, suggested that a:

complete cessation of US funding without replacement by other sources of funding would lead to dramatic increases in deaths from 2025-2040: 15.2 (9.3-20.8) million additional AIDS deaths, 2.2 (1.5-1.9) million additional TB deaths, 7.9 million additional child deaths from other causes, 40-55 million additional unplanned pregnancies and 12-16 million unsafe abortions.

"The picture of the world's richest man killing the world's poorest children is not a pretty one," said Gates.

'They were put in the woodchipper.'

"I'm not even sure the administration understands what is going on in the field because we do have, for the first time in 25 years, we have more children dying," continued Gates. "Instead of it going down, it's now going up. And unless we reverse pretty quickly, that will be over a million additional deaths."

Gates suggested that while his foundation will spend roughly $10 billion a year on global health, with a focus on vaccines and maternal and child health, this private philanthropy would not make up for the American taxpayer dollars saved through USAID cuts.

The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, began exposing in December that USAID had blown taxpayer funds on anti-American, leftist causes and radical initiatives.

The administration discovered, for example, that the USAID previously blew:

  • $45 million on DEI scholarships in Burma;
  • $1.5 million "to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in Serbia's workplaces and business communities";
  • $6 million to "transform digital spaces to reflect feminist democratic principles";
  • $19 million for two separate "inclusion" programs in Vietnam;
  • $2 million on sex-change activism in Guatemala;
  • $20 million for a "Sesame Street" show in Iraq;
  • $2 million for "activity to strengthen trans-led organizations to deliver gender-affirming health care" in Guatemala;
  • $37.7 million to study HIV among "sex workers (SWS), their clients, and transgender (TG) people" in South Africa; and
  • $1 million to assist disabled people in Tajikistan to become "climate leaders."

"Unfortunately, you know, there was a weekend where it was decided they [USAID] were criminals and they were put in the woodchipper, and so we lost a lot of capacity there. Now, we can get it back," Gates told Colbert. "Eventually, Congress is the one who will have the final word on this."

Gates suggested to the New York Times Magazine that he is counting on Congress to once again undermine the Trump agenda where funding is concerned but realizes "the cuts are so dramatic that even if we get some restored, we're going to have a tough time."

The billionaire also expressed confidence that future administrations will not similarly cut back foreign aid, noting that he sees it "as a four- to six-year interruption."

Elon Musk, responding to another interview where Gates claimed the DOGE would cost two million lives, wrote, "Gates is a huge liar."

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