Sen John Kennedy Highlights Waste in Foreign Aid Amid Elon Musk's Findings
Senator John Kennedy discusses alarming findings by Elon Musk regarding waste in U.S. foreign aid, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and government inefficiencies in a recent Capitol Hill speech.
Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) addressed the findings of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), emphasizing the public's awareness of Elon Musk's efforts to eliminate waste.
Musk is doing what the American people have wanted for years, Kennedy stated during a Capitol Hill speech, discussing the startling realities of government spending. He remarked, "But in Washington, common sense is illegal."
Kennedy explained that Americans, suffering under Bidenflation, recognize Musk's actions and are frustrated by government "spending porn" and the misuse of taxpayer money.
He outlined Musk's discoveries regarding the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which oversees substantial foreign aid. Kennedy noted that while Americans are generous in assisting those in need domestically, they are also funding programs overseas that may not align with their interests.
- Kennedy highlighted that taxpayer dollars are being sent to countries such as Afghanistan, Yemen, and Syria.
- He pointed out that USAID employs 10,000 individuals and distributes $40 billion annually.
- Musk's findings included USAID funding for electric vehicle support in Vietnam and a transgender clinic in India.
- Moreover, USAID allocated $1.5 million to a Serbian LGBTQ group to promote diversity.
- The agency reportedly spent $164 million on global radical organizations, with $122 million directed to groups aligned with foreign terrorist organizations, including Hamas in Gaza.
Kennedy's remarks sparked significant online attention as many praised his determination to address these issues. Supporters expressed their appreciation and urged wider dissemination of the information.
Kennedy also stated, "Thanks to Pres. Trump and Elon Musk, federal government spending is going through a detox," highlighting the need for fiscal responsibility.
On Friday, DOGE announced successful collaboration among 35 agencies to terminate 199 wasteful contracts, resulting in estimated savings of approximately $250 million.
