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Bill Gates in panic mode as USAID scrutiny threatens GAVI Alliance funding

By isabelle // 2025-02-06

• Bill Gates warns that cutting USAID funding could lead to "literally millions of deaths," defending its global health and development efforts.
• Critics question USAID’s neutrality, citing its heavy Democratic political donations and Gates’ GAVI Alliance as a top beneficiary of its grants.
• Elon Musk and Marco Rubio are pushing for greater oversight of USAID, with Musk calling it a “criminal organization” and Rubio pausing foreign aid.
• Gates’ defense of USAID is seen as self-serving, aimed at protecting his foundation’s funding and influence amid growing scrutiny and calls for reform.

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates is in full damage control mode, warning that scaling back the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) could lead to "literally millions of deaths." The Microsoft co-founder made the dire prediction during a recent appearance on The View, where he defended USAID’s role in global health and development. His comments come amid growing scrutiny of the agency’s funding priorities, including its substantial grants to Gates’ own GAVI Alliance, a vaccine-focused nonprofit. With Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushing for greater oversight of USAID, Gates appears to be panicking over the potential loss of influence—and funding—for his initiatives.

Gates’ desperate defense of USAID

Gates’ appearance on The View was a curious choice for a man often seen as a global health authority given the show's unserious nature. During the interview, he praised USAID’s work, particularly its partnership with his foundation on vaccine distribution and nutrition programs. “My foundation partners with USAID on nutrition and getting vaccines out and, you know, there’s incredible people. You know, they’re not actually worms that work there,” Gates said, seemingly addressing Musk’s recent criticism of the agency as a “criminal organization.” However, Gates’ defense of USAID’s neutrality has been called into question. Reports reveal that 97% of USAID employee political donations went to Democrats in recent years, undermining his claims of nonpartisanship. Critics argue that the agency has become a vehicle for progressive agendas, with Gates’ GAVI Alliance being one of its top beneficiaries. In 2024 alone, GAVI received millions in USAID grants, raising eyebrows about the agency’s priorities and Gates’ motivations. Gates’ warning that scaling back USAID could result in “literally millions of deaths” has been met with skepticism. Some see it as a thinly veiled attempt to protect his own interests rather than a genuine concern for global health. “Is Bill Gates making a threat here?” asked one commentator, pointing to the billionaire’s history of pushing controversial vaccine programs and his alleged ties to depopulation agendas. Gates’ remarks also come at a time when USAID is facing unprecedented scrutiny. Elon Musk has been vocal in his criticism, calling the agency a “criminal organization” and advocating for its dismantling. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has paused foreign aid to ensure it aligns with an “America First” approach. These developments have left Gates visibly nervous, as evidenced by his media blitz and increasingly alarmist rhetoric. The debate over USAID’s future is not just about funding—it’s about accountability. The agency has operated with little oversight, funneling billions into questionable projects and partnerships. Gates’ GAVI Alliance, for example, has faced criticism for its aggressive vaccine campaigns in developing countries, with some accusing it of prioritizing profits over public health. Bill Gates’ panic over the potential freeze of USAID funding reveals more about his own stakes in the agency than its broader mission. His concerns are clearly self-serving, aimed at protecting his foundation’s lucrative partnerships. As the debate over USAID’s future intensifies, one thing is clear: Gates’ influence may be waning, and his desperate attempts to control the narrative are only fueling skepticism. Whether USAID survives in its current form or undergoes significant reform, the days of unchecked funding and opaque priorities may soon be over. Sources for this article include: Disswire.com FoxNews.com 100PercentFedUp.com

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