Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates met with President Donald Trump at the White House to advocate for continuing foreign aid from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Gates emphasized the value of USAID’s operations worldwide and expressed concern over the Trump administration’s aim to cut funding and reforms within the agency. He highlighted the expertise and experience of USAID’s employees, stating that it would be challenging to replicate their impact elsewhere. Despite his meeting with Trump and chief of staff Susie Wiles, Gates expressed uncertainty about how receptive they were to his arguments. He also mentioned that he has not met with Elon Musk, who has been critical of USAID and has pushed for cuts and reforms within the agency. Gates acknowledged Musk’s innovation in other sectors but noted that the public sector requires a different approach and that drastic layoffs may not be the best solution. The discussions between Gates, Trump, and Musk highlight the ongoing debate surrounding the future of USAID and the importance of foreign aid in global development efforts.
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