Elon Musk reacts to video of Uhuru Kenyatta mocking leaders upset over Trump's aid cuts: "Good for him"

• "Elon Musk appears to have nodded in approval at a candid critique of the US aid dependency by Uhuru Kenyatta, following a cut in funding by the Biden administration."
• Kenya's speaker at a recent meeting in Mombasa emphasized the necessity of self-reliance, particularly among African nations.
• This move is in line with President Trump's executive order to reassess foreign aid, prompting concerns worldwide

US tech entrepreneur and X owner Elon Musk has seemingly endorsed former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta's comments on foreign aid reliance.

The comments were made by Kenyatta in response to President Donald Trump's recent decision to temporarily suspend U.S. foreign aid.

Musk, who has been vocal about his political affiliations, particularly his support for Trump, took to his social media platform to share a video clip of Kenyatta's speech, the president of Kenya

He followed with the statement, "good for him," implying it is positive that Kenyatta understood early on that it is time for him to rely on himself.

Musk's reaction reflects a sentiment shared by Trump-affiliated leaders and influencers, who argue that countries need to reduce their dependence on foreign aid from the US.

What was Uhuru Kenyatta's reaction to the cutting of foreign funding by Trump?

Uhuru Kenyatta, speaking at the East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit in Mombasa on January 29, delivered a sharply critical evaluation of African leaders' responses to Trump's allocation reductions.

During the summit, intended to address health security in the wake of global pandemics like COVID-19 and Mpox, Kenyatta posed informed questions to the attendees about the long-term viability of policies reliant on external aid.

They have nothing to fear, nothing to sigh for. This is not about your nation or where you live. He has no cause to give them anything. Your nation taxes people in other countries.

The former president called on his fellow leaders to see the funding pause as a wake-up call to rethink their economic strategies and invest in local solutions.

"We should stop crying and instead ask ourselves what we can do to help ourselves. Nobody can provide for you without your own efforts, and now it's time to use our resources wisely," Kenyatta advised.

What were the reasons behind Trump cutting financial aid to foreign programs?

The backdrop for Kenyatta's comments was President Trump's executive order that established a 90-day delay in providing foreign aid.

According to Trump, the decision was necessary to assess programmatic efficiencies and alignment with United States foreign policy.

This move has had a direct influence on the health sectors across Africa, where U.S. funding has been crucial, particularly through initiatives like the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and support from USAID.

Stopping these funds could lead to severe disruptions in current health programs, possibly impacting millions who depend on such assistance for vital health services.

World Health Organization Appeals to US to Reconsider Its Decision to Withdraw

The global community, specifically the World Health Organization (WHO), expressed shocking alarm regarding the significance of these reductions in funding.

The World Health Organization pointed out the possibilities of setbacks in global health security, indicating that diseases do not respect international boundaries and that any decrease in assistance could have far-reaching effects worldwide.

The organization urged the U.S. to reevaluate its decision to leave the organization, emphasizing the significance of ongoing support for health programs in low- and middle-income countries.