Microsoft Corporation‘s co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, Bill Gates, has recently criticized Tesla CEO Elon Musk for his actions that Gates believes are detrimental to the world’s poorest children.
What Happened: Gates, in his interview with the Financial Times, expressed concerns over Musk’s decision to significantly reduce the funding of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the primary channel for U.S. aid, back in February. Gates, who was also once the world’s richest man, believes that these abrupt cuts have led to the expiration of life-saving food and medicines in warehouses, potentially causing a resurgence of diseases like measles, HIV, and polio.
Musk and the White House did not immediately respond to Benzinga’s request for comment.
“The picture of the world’s richest man killing the world’s poorest children is not a pretty one,” stated Gates.
Gates also pointed out that Musk had withdrawn …