Talk about a breath of fresh air from way across the pond.
A TikTok influencer and activist reportedly from Uganda is standing strong in support of the scrutinization of the USAID. Even though African nations receive billions of U.S. tax dollars, the influence admits there’s obvious corruption and questions why anyone would be opposed to an audit.
“Often the money given to us in foreign aid is lost to corruption, misuse, depleted and overrated salaries to particular individuals. Or sometimes they lose billions of money that are unaccounted for.”
She argued for Africans to have a moment of self-reflection and welcome the audit of a program that is allegedly ripping off both Americans and Africans. While admitting she would likely get a lot of backlash for her stance, she called for Uganda and other African nations to “get themselves together” and start working on self-sustainability rather than depending on foreign aid.
Wow.
Tiktok influencer and activist from Uganda thanks the U.S. for ending USAID aid. Says it’s a wakeup call for African Nations to stop relying on foreign aid and to become self sufficient. pic.twitter.com/WAKN7t4lMQ
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 2, 2025
DOGE chair Elon Musk was tasked with uncovering government waste and has been outspoken about the financial atrocities allegedly committed by USAID. He also reposted the above video without comment, but plenty of X users were ready to weigh in:
Necessity is the mother of invention.
If all your needs are taken care of for you, you won’t have the drive required to become self-sufficient.
The welfare state literally robs people of their independence, here & abroad.— The Conservative Alternative (@OldeWorldOrder) February 2, 2025
A former African president said the same thing… wake up and take care of yourselves and your people.
They’re getting mad they aren’t getting a handout anymore, imagine the entitlement?!
— Liberacrat™️ (@Liberacrat) February 2, 2025
Only corrupt U.S. politicians are complaining about this.
— George (@BehizyTweets) February 2, 2025
Love this, finally someone speaking truth about foreign aid and self sufficiency.
African nations need to take control of their own destiny, not rely on handouts from the US or other countries.
This is exactly what Trump has been saying, it’s time for America to stop funding…
— Stop Socialist Tyranny (@endlibtyranny) February 2, 2025
USAID is a scam man pic.twitter.com/qlWirHRygX
— Money Savvy Ultra Maga (@moneysavvyminds) February 4, 2025
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