Musk with cuts of help « kills the poorest children »

Billionaire Bill Gates is sharp and directly attacked Elon Torment and the government of the US President Donald Trumpsaying that with drastic cuts, they directly threaten the lives of the poorest children around the world with drastic cuts. In a recent interview series, among other things for New York Times and Financial TimesMicrosoft’s co -founder warned that these moves could eliminate decades of progress in global health and lead to millions of additional deaths. All this is happening at a time when Gates announced that he would accelerate the division of his assets and close his philanthropic foundation by 2045.

« A picture of the richest man who kills the poorest children is not beautiful »

Gates’ accusation, which has echoed in public, flies mainly to Musk. « A picture of the richest man in the world who kills the poorest children in the world is not beautiful, » Gates said in an interview with Financial Timesthus directly linking Musk’s role in reducing funds with devastating consequences. Gates is for New York Times explained that the number of deaths of children should be reduced from five to four million in the next few years, « but now, unless there is a big turnaround, we will probably go from five to six million. » Reuters He added that due to lack of funds, « the number of deaths will start to rise for the first time … there are millions of additional deaths. »

According to Gates, the cuts into the budget of the United States Agency for International Development (USAIDs), which helps in healthcare, food and education in developing countries, the work of Musk or its newly established Ministry of Government Efficiency, mockingly abbreviated. “He is the one who reduced the USAID budget. He threw him into a wood crusher because he didn’t go to the party that weekend, « Gates described vividly for New York Timeshinting at Musk’s alleged lightheadedness and recklessness in deciding on fateful matters.

Gates was particularly critical of the « geographical illiteracy » of the people responsible for the cuts. He cited a case where officials of Trump’s administration claimed that the US was sending condoms to Gaza in Palestine as part of foreign aid. In fact, the US provided contraceptives to the provinces of Gaza in the African country Mozambik. “They reduced the money for the Gaza province in Mozambick. This money is really intended for medicines not to infect their children with HIV, « Gates explained. “But people who cut are so geographically illiterate that they think it is gauze and condoms. Will they go to visit those babies who got HIV because that money was abolished? Probably not. « 

Shocking cut and disappointment over Trump

Gates admitted that extensive cuts surprised him. At the beginning of the year, after a long meeting with Trump, he was even optimistic about the president’s interest in global health problems. But these hopes were dispelled when Trump and Musk pressed to significantly reduce federal assets, especially for USAIDs. « The cuts in Usaid are shocking, » Gates said. “I was expecting a 20 % reduction. But it currently points to 80 %. I didn’t expect that. No one is. « 

Facing these global trends, the 69-year-old Gates has announced that it will accelerate the plans to divide its assets almost entirely. It is estimated to have as much as $ 200 billion under the thumb. He would have closed his foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates, on 31, in December 2045, earlier than originally planned. They founded her with his ex -wife Melindo French Gates in 2000 and later joined by a billionaire Warren Buffett. The Foundation, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has so far distributed hundreds of billion dollars and supported key initiatives such as the Gavi Vacing Union and the Global AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, helping to save many lives.

Gates explained that the number of deaths of children should be reduced from five to four million in the next few years, « but now, unless there is a big turnaround, we will probably go from five to six million deaths. » Photo: Kent Nishimura/Reuters

« People will say a lot at my death, but I am determined that ‘died’ will not be one of these things, » Gates wrote on his website. « There are too many urgent problems that need to be solved to keep resources that can help people. » He stressed that his money would help to eradicate diseases such as polio and malaria, end death between women and children who can be prevented and reduced world poverty. Despite the deep pockets of his foundation, Gates warned that progress would not be possible without the support of governments.

Criticism of Musk’s approach to charity

Gates was not even impressed by Musk’s commitment to the Giving Pledge, where the richest promise to devote most of their assets to charity. “You can wait for you to die, and you still fill it … Who knows? It may become a big philanthropist. But in the meantime, the richest man in the world is involved in the death of the poorest children in the world. ”This is another sharp complaint at the expense of Musk, who in the past has labeled traditional philanthropy as » shit « and instead promoted solutions based on the business of his companies Tesla and Spacex. Gates, however, believes that such approaches cannot address urgent humanitarian crises that require immediate assistance and government support.

Reducing funds for international assistance is not limited to the US; Gates pointed out that the funds are also reduced by other major donors, including the UK and France. This is called into question « whether the richest countries of the world will continue to stand by their poorest inhabitants. »

Gates admitted that extensive cuts surprised him. At the beginning of the year, after a long meeting with Trump, he was even optimistic about the president’s interest in global health problems. Photo: Dado Ruvic/Reuters

The dispute between Gates and Musk is not new. Gates has previously criticized Musk for his alleged destabilization of politics abroad, with the support of the extreme -national movements in the UK and Germany. Although it recognizes the positive environmental impact of Tesla, Gates wants Musk to be louder in the climate crisis. Musk, on the other hand, described Gates’ understanding of artificial intelligence as « limited ».

Gates Foundation under Small

It should be noted that the Gates Foundation is also facing criticism, mainly due to its enormous power and influence in the field of global health without proper responsibility, including the World Health Organization (WHO). Gates himself was the subject of many conspiracy theories during the Covida-19 pandemic. In spite of friction with the current US government, Gates is for Reuters He said that in recent months he has repeatedly talked to the President about the importance of further investment in global health.

Gates concluded his call with hope: « I hope that other rich people will also consider how much they can accelerate progress for the poorest in the world if they increase the speed and range of donation, as this is such an extremely influential way of returning society. »