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- Uhuru Kenyatta supports Trump’s decision to halt U.S. foreign aid, urging African nations to stop complaining and become self-reliant.
- Elon Musk reacts to Kenyatta’s remarks, commenting “Good for him!” on X, as Trump pushes for government efficiency.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has voiced his support for Donald Trump’s recent decision to halt U.S. foreign aid, urging African nations to stop complaining and seek alternative funding sources.
Speaking at the East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit in Mombasa, Kenyatta dismissed concerns over the policy shift, stating that Trump has no obligation to provide aid to other countries.
His remarks, delivered to a receptive audience, emphasized the need for self-reliance, questioning why nations dependent on U.S. assistance were reacting with frustration.
“Why are you crying? It’s not your government, it’s not your country,” Kenyatta remarked, drawing loud applause.
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He further argued that since African nations do not contribute taxes to the U.S., they have no right to demand financial support. Instead of lamenting the withdrawal of aid, he suggested that it should serve as a wake-up call for Africa to better manage its own resources.
His comments have sparked widespread reactions, with billionaire Elon Musk being the latest global figure to weigh in.
Musk, who now heads Trump’s newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), responded to Kenyatta’s statement with a brief but telling reaction on X: “Good for him!”
The Tesla CEO was reacting to a post by the popular account ‘Libs of TikTok,’ which had shared a clip of Kenyatta’s speech.
Trump, who signed the Executive Order to reevaluate U.S. foreign aid immediately after his January 20 inauguration, has maintained that America will no longer give out money without clear benefits for its citizens.
Following the directive, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered a temporary halt to all foreign assistance programs under the State Department and USAID for a comprehensive review.
With Trump’s administration prioritizing efficiency and cutting unnecessary expenditures, Musk’s role in DOGE is expected to drive significant changes in how U.S. government resources are allocated.
Kenyatta’s remarks align with this new approach, reinforcing the idea that nations should focus on self-sufficiency rather than relying on foreign support.