The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), commissioned by President Donald Trump and led by Elon Musk has blocked funding for Liberia.
Elon Musk has announced that DOGE has canceled a $17 million project that was intended to offer tax advice to Liberia.
Elon Musk, an influential figure in the DOGE cryptocurrency community, announced on his X social media account a new initiative aimed at cutting down on government waste and boosting the efficiency of U.S. federal agencies.
During Donald Trump’s presidency, the administration stopped foreign aid, which disrupted crucial development programs around the world. These programs were essential for helping countries develop and tackle various challenges, and the halt led to major interruptions.
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Elon Musk tweeted;
“Among many other things,
@DOGE today canceled a $17M project to provide tax policy advice to Liberia. Why would anyone think that this is a good use of YOUR tax money?”
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This action by Elon Musk triggered mixed reactions from the public on the X app.
@sherhyar bukhari wrote; “Elon is an excellent example of how skilled immigrants are benefiting the U.S. and how their presence is a blessing for the nation. He is also proving to be one of President Trump’s top stars. Imagine, if Elon was still living in South Africa and couldn’t migrate to the U.S.!”
@fighting the dailytribe also wrote; “You can’t cancel anything approved by Congress. We have representative and senators. That money was to teach tax policy to help the country grow. Now, some programs can go, but I’m not so sure that’s a bad thing to teach poorer countries to take care of themselves.”
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