In brief
Elon Musk's actions against the U.S. Agency for International Development have sparked a wave of approval from leaders in Russia, Hungary, and El Salvador, who view the agency as a threat.
In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk's elimination of the U.S. Agency for International Development (U.S.A.I.D.) has captured the attention of leaders in various countries, particularly authoritarian regimes. Musk referred to his actions as "feeding U.S.A.I.D. into the wood chipper," aligning with the "America First" ideology prominent during the Trump administration. Dmitri Medvedev, a prominent Russian figure, praised Musk's move, echoing sentiments from Moscow where U.S.A.I.D. has long been seen as a source of contention. In a Facebook post, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expressed joy at the reduction of what he termed "globalist" funding, and El Salvador's Nayib Bukele criticized U.S.A.I.D. for allegedly supporting opposition groups within his country. While protests demanding a retention of U.S.A.I.D. took place in Washington, these foreign leaders celebrated what they perceive as a victory against an agency that has often challenged their policies and actions.
