Rwandan President Paul Kagame responded to President Donald Trump's calls to shut down the US Agency for International Development (USAID) program, saying his country might actually benefit from the cessation of funds. Trump has repeatedly criticized USAID, calling it 'run by radical lunatics' and advocating for its shutdown. Kagame acknowledged Trump's 'unconventional way of doing things' but said he agreed with him on 'many things'.
Rwanda n President Paul Kagame responded to President Donald Trump 's calls to shut down a massive US government aid program that has paid out millions of dollars to his country in an interview with CNN. 'President Trump has an unconventional way of doing things,' Kagame said in an interview with CNN reporter Larry Madowo from Monday. 'I completely agree with him on many things.
Trump, along with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, also the head of the Department of Government Efficiency , have targeted USAID and other government agencies for additional scrutiny for wasteful spending. JOE ROGAN CHEERS USAID SHUTDOWN WEEDING OUT 'WEIRD, SHADY S---' IN THE GOVERNMENT However, Trump's attempts to put 2,200 employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave were stalled by court action. U.S.
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