GOP Senators Back Trump’s USAID Restructuring, Downplay Billionaire Elon Musk’s Role

Senate Republicans defended the Trump administration’s restructuring of USAID, a move spearheaded by Elon Musk, amidst criticism from Democrats. GOP Senators downplayed Musk’s influence, framing the overhaul as long overdue and focusing on reducing unnecessary spending. While some Republicans viewed Musk’s involvement as “strategic” and disruptive in a positive sense, Senate Democrats labeled the changes as illegal and destructive.