Elon Musk threatened legal action against Democratic Representative Ro Khanna after the lawmaker called for accountability and an investigation into cuts to USAID made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Khanna had cited a 2025 study estimating that more than 14 million people could die without USAID resources by 2030, suggesting the cuts could lead to significant loss of life.
Musk’s threat to sue came in response to Khanna’s criticism of the DOGE cuts and his push for oversight of the agency’s decisions. The dispute highlights ongoing disagreements between Musk and Democratic lawmakers over the scope and impact of government spending reductions.
USAID, the federal agency responsible for foreign aid and development assistance, has faced budget cuts as part of broader efforts to reduce government spending. The debate centers on whether these reductions will have serious humanitarian consequences in countries that depend on U.S. aid.
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