Former GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney defends her time at USAID, sparking criticism from conservatives on social media platform X. Musk's impact on the agency fuels debate about its future and role.
Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney faced criticism from conservatives on social media after defending her previous work at the United States Agency for International Development ( USAID ). The controversy erupted during an exchange on X, formerly known as Twitter, when Cheney responded to a post by Foundation For Freedom Online Executive Director Mike Benz, who claimed Cheney was 'spawned' out of USAID , referencing her past role as an officer for the agency.
Cheney, in her X post, expressed pride in America's role in winning the Cold War, defeating Soviet communism, and defending democracy. She added, 'You may be unfamiliar with that part of our history since you weren’t yet an American citizen,' seemingly directed at Elon Musk, the owner of X. Musk had earlier responded with 'interesting' to Benz's post. The comment sparked a heated debate on X, with several conservatives defending Musk and criticizing Cheney. They argued that Musk's American identity, acquired through choice rather than birth, was not a reason for ridicule. Some accused Cheney of prioritizing illegal immigrants over Musk's contributions to the country, while others highlighted her connection to the agency now facing scrutiny due to Musk's efforts to curtail its perceived wasteful spending. The White House, in a statement, criticized USAID for its lack of accountability to taxpayers and its funding of 'ridiculous' and 'malicious' projects. The agency's future remains uncertain, with its headquarters closed and thousands of employees awaiting news about their jobs. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, appointed as the acting director, agreed with the White House that USAID needed an overhaul
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