‘A kickback scheme’: Trump repeats charge against USAID over voter turnout funding in India
1 month ago

‘A kickback scheme’: Trump repeats charge against USAID over voter turnout funding in India

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Without presenting any evidence, US President Donald Trump claimed that federal funding to improve voter turnout in India was “a kickback scheme" US President Donald Trump. File Image / REUTERS US President Donald Trump once again questioned the 2024 Lok Sabha election, claiming without evidence that federal funding to improve voter turnout in India was “a kickback scheme.” The remarks from the president came at a gathering of Republican governors in Washington. ‘They were trying to get someone else elected’: Trump The President’s allegation of a kickback scheme in Indian elections came shortly after he questioned his predecessor Joe Biden’s move to provide $21 million to India for “voter turnout” and hinted at the interference of the United States in the Indian general election in 2024. While speaking at the FII Priority Summit in Florida’s Miami, US President Donald Trump said, “Why do we need to spend $21 million on voter turnout in India?

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Amid Political Hysteria Over USAID, A Question: Can India Afford to Cut Off Aid?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Amid Political Hysteria Over USAID, A Question: Can India Afford to Cut Off Aid?

The Quint  

Not surprisingly, US President Donald Trump has played a major role in stirring the witches' brew of confusion. But we’re giving $21 million for voter turnout. Oh, we’ve done that, I guess.” 19 February: Later in the evening at an investor summit in Miami, Trump read out the list of recipients of the USAID funding and wondered, “Why do we …

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh follows the lead of The Indian Express, falsely claims 'no proof' of election interference by USAID
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh follows the lead of The Indian Express, falsely claims 'no proof' of election interference by USAID

Op India  

On Monday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh falsely claimed that there is no evidence of USAID funding any project to ‘strengthen voter turnout’ in India. As stated in the Finance Ministry's annual report for 2023-24, USAID is currently implementing seven projects in… pic.twitter.com/lS7BCJ0eXL — Jairam Ramesh February 24, 2025 “As stated in the Finance Ministry’s annual report for 2023-24, USAID is …

DC Edit | Row over USAID funds to India will never end
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1 month ago

DC Edit | Row over USAID funds to India will never end

Deccan Chronicle  

Thrice in three days US President Donald Trump questioned the USAID’s alleged $21 million fund for raising the voter turnout in India, which his administration and his adviser Elon Musk said had been cancelled last week. Never short of drama, the Indian political scene is going through a whole new episode of contrasted finger pointing with the Government of India, …

‘We’re giving them lot of money:’ Trump launches fresh attack on USAID over alleged India fund
1 month ago

‘We’re giving them lot of money:’ Trump launches fresh attack on USAID over alleged India fund

Firstpost  

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar earlier on Saturday said that the reports hinting USAID’s alleged election interference in India were “concerning” and “warrant a look” US President Donald Trump on Sunday again raised the issue of United States Agency for International Development’s alleged funding for “voter turnout” in India, asking ‘why the hell’ money was being spent on India. …

‘We’re giving them lot of money:’ Trump launches fresh attack on USAID over alleged India fund
1 month ago

‘We’re giving them lot of money:’ Trump launches fresh attack on USAID over alleged India fund

Firstpost  

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar earlier on Saturday said that the reports hinting USAID’s alleged election interference in India were “concerning” and “warrant a look” US president Donald Trump. Reuters file US President Donald Trump on Sunday again raised the issue of United States Agency for International Development’s alleged funding for “voter turnout” in India, asking ‘why the hell’ …

Trump again attacks USAID, claims $18 mn given to India to help with elections
1 month ago

Trump again attacks USAID, claims $18 mn given to India to help with elections

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: US President Donald Trump has claimed that the Biden administration allocated USD 18 million in funding to India to help with its elections, arguing that the country doesn't need this money.His remarks during a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday after he repeatedly attacked the United States Agency for International Development for allocating USD 21 million …

Trump calls USAID’s India funding a ‘kickback scheme’: 5 key remarks that sparked BJP vs Congress political slugfest
1 month ago

Trump calls USAID’s India funding a ‘kickback scheme’: 5 key remarks that sparked BJP vs Congress political slugfest

Live Mint  

In the past week, US President Donald Trump has made bold statements regarding the US Agency for International Development funding allocated to India, particularly the $21 million intended to boost voter turnout. 2) Voter Turnout Funding in India While speaking at a 'Governors Working Session' on Friday, Donald Trump said, “Twenty-one million dollars going to my friend Prime Minister Modi …

Did India receive $21 million for elections from US? USAID funding row explained
1 month ago

Did India receive $21 million for elections from US? USAID funding row explained

India Today  

A massive controversy erupted after Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, in a post on social media platform X, announced its decision to slash a $21 million program designed to increase voter turnout in India, among other funding to several other countries. DOGE claimed that United States Agency for International Development, long regarded as the country's primary force for humanitarian …

Trump ramps up attack over USAID handouts to India: Taking advantage of us
1 month ago

Trump ramps up attack over USAID handouts to India: Taking advantage of us

India Today  

US President Donald Trump ramped up his attack on the United States Agency for International Development funds to India, claiming that it gave “18 million dollars” to India to assist with its election. On Saturday, he took Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name for the first time while reiterating his charge of granting $21 million to India for "voter turnout" amid …

USAID funded 7 projects in India in 2023-24, unrelated to 'voter turnout': Centre
1 month ago

USAID funded 7 projects in India in 2023-24, unrelated to 'voter turnout': Centre

India Today  

Amid a raging political controversy over USAID’s alleged role in influencing Indian elections, the latest annual report of the Finance Ministry has disclosed that the agency funded seven projects worth USD 750 million in 2023-24. "Currently, seven projects worth a total budget of USD 750 million are being implemented by USAID in partnership with Government of India," as per the …

‘Facts will come out’: S Jaishankar on Trump's claims about voter turnout fund
1 month ago

‘Facts will come out’: S Jaishankar on Trump's claims about voter turnout fund

Hindustan Times  

The information on the United States Agency for International Development’s involvement in election-related funding is “concerning” and the country should know if any people were linked to “bad faith activities”, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} Jaishankar, who was speaking at the Delhi University Literature Festival, …

‘USAID was allowed in good faith’: Jaishankar calls voter turnout fund ‘worrisome’
1 month ago

‘USAID was allowed in good faith’: Jaishankar calls voter turnout fund ‘worrisome’

Live Mint  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called the reports about USAID’s $21 million funding to India "worrisome". Jaishankar's reaction came days after the US Department of Government Efficiency, led by Billionaire Elon Musk, said it cancelled a USD 22 million funding intended for “voter turnout in India”. ‘$21M for voter turnout in India’ In a post on X, DOGE announced, "US …

S Jaishankar reacts to ‘$21 million’ USAID row: 'Worrisome, concerning'
1 month ago

S Jaishankar reacts to ‘$21 million’ USAID row: 'Worrisome, concerning'

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday reacted to US President Donald Trump's administration's claim that the United States Agency for International Development allocated $21 million "for voter turnout" in India, saying the government is “looking into it”. The US government's Department of Government Efficiency, which is spearheaded by Donald Trump's close associate Elon Musk, recently wrote on X that …

$21 million going to ‘my friend’ PM Modi…: Donald Trump’s third jibe on USAID
1 month ago

$21 million going to ‘my friend’ PM Modi…: Donald Trump’s third jibe on USAID

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump on Saturday once again questioned the USAID's $21 million fund for ‘voter turnout’ in India, which his administration has cancelled. “USD 21 million going to my friend Prime Minister Modi in India for voter turnout. India on Friday said the revelations about USAID funding for certain activities in the country are "deeply troubling" and have led …

Trump's third attack on $21 mn USAID: ‘Why are we caring about India’s turnout?'
1 month ago

Trump's third attack on $21 mn USAID: ‘Why are we caring about India’s turnout?'

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump on Saturday once again questioned the USAID's $21 million fund for ‘voter turnout’ in India, which has been cancelled by his administration. I want voter turnout too, Governor…$29 million to strengthen political landscape in Bangladesh went to a firm that nobody ever heard of,” the US President told governors in a video shared by National Desk. …

Donald Trump highlights US funding of $21 million in India yet again, Indian Express 'fact-check' shared by Rajdeep and Zubair falls apart
1 month ago

Donald Trump highlights US funding of $21 million in India yet again, Indian Express 'fact-check' shared by Rajdeep and Zubair falls apart

Op India  

On Friday, President Donald Trump reiterated that the United States was funding projects to the tune of $21 million to ‘strengthen voter turnout in India.’ While interacting with Governors at the White House, he stated, “…21 million dollars going to my friend Prime Minister Modi in India for voter turnout. The controversial ‘fact-check’ by The Indian Express On Friday, The …

MEA says USAID funding in India "Deeply troubling"
1 month ago

MEA says USAID funding in India "Deeply troubling"

Op India  

India on Friday said that the United States’ administration’s information regarding funding in India is “deeply troubling” and has led to concerns regarding foreign interference in India’s internal affairs. Asked about President Donald Trump’s remarks about the funding of USD 21 million for “voter turnout in India”, Jaiswal said, “We have seen information that has been put out by the …

‘Deeply troubling’: Govt as USAID row heats up
1 month ago

‘Deeply troubling’: Govt as USAID row heats up

Hindustan Times  

The Indian government is looking into reports of the United States Agency for International Development funding election-related activities, the external affairs ministry said on Friday, describing the matter as “deeply troubling” since it related to foreign interference in internal affairs. ‘Deeply troubling’: Govt as USAID row heats up Various government agencies, departments and ministries are looking into the matter, which …

Trump weighs in again on USAID handout to India, BJP gets bragging rights
1 month ago

Trump weighs in again on USAID handout to India, BJP gets bragging rights

India Today  

US President Donald Trump took Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name for the first time while reiterating for the fourth consecutive day his charge of granting $21 million to India for "voter turnout" amid a raging political slugfest over the issue back home. "$21 million going to my friend Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India for voter turnout. For the third …

USAID row: Information from US 'concerning' says Jaishankar as Congress sharpens attack
1 month ago

USAID row: Information from US 'concerning' says Jaishankar as Congress sharpens attack

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The political controversy surrounding the reported $21 million USAID funding for voter turnout in India continued on Saturday, with External Affairs Minister calling the accusations “worrisome”. “Some information has been put out there by the Trump administration people, and obviously, that is concerning… I think, as a government, we’re looking into it,” EAM Jaishankar said at the Delhi …

Jaishankar reacts to Biden admin's 'voter turnout' fund: 'Country should know the people involved'
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1 month ago

Jaishankar reacts to Biden admin's 'voter turnout' fund: 'Country should know the people involved'

India TV News  

Jaishankar reacts to Biden admin's 'voter turnout' fund: 'Country should know the people involved' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has termed the revelations made by US President Donald Trump regarding the Biden administration's 'voter turnout' funding as 'worrisome.' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday reacted to the information provided by the Trump administration regarding the United States Agency for …

‘Deeply troubling’: New Delhi on USAID funding election-related activity in India
1 month ago

‘Deeply troubling’: New Delhi on USAID funding election-related activity in India

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Indian government is looking into reports of the United States Agency for International Development funding election-related activities, with the external affairs ministry on Friday describing the matter as “deeply troubling” since it relates to foreign interference in internal affairs. USAID’s CEPPS programme was meant to strengthen local and national capacity to promote good governance Various government agencies, …

'Deeply troubling': MEA responds to Trump's remarks on USAID & 'foreign interference' in elections
1 month ago

'Deeply troubling': MEA responds to Trump's remarks on USAID & 'foreign interference' in elections

Firstpost  

Earlier on Thursday, while addressing the Republican Governors Association meeting in Washington DC, Trump suggested that pumping money into India could be related to a “kickback” scheme U.S. President Donald Trump and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi talk as they arrive for a joint news conference after bilateral talks, February 25, 2020. File Photo/Reuters The Indian government on Friday raised …

USAID funding row: India says deeply troubling, relevant departments looking into matter
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1 month ago

USAID funding row: India says deeply troubling, relevant departments looking into matter

Live Mint  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said that the ongoing controversy regarding the USAID's 'voter turnout' fund for India was ‘deeply troubling’. His comments come on the back of US President Donald Trump's remark that USAID’s $21 million funding to was India to “get someone else elected". In a speech in Miami on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump accused …

MEA reacts to DOGE's $21 million USAID fund claim: 'Deeply troubling'
1 month ago

MEA reacts to DOGE's $21 million USAID fund claim: 'Deeply troubling'

Hindustan Times  

Deeply concerning, said the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday on the information “put out by the US administration regarding certain USA activities and funding”. Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal US President Donald Trump's recent allegation that American aid funds were being used to interfere in India's electoral process have sparked a political row. Donald …

USAID India fund fell to $1.5 mn under Modi regime, but rose for non-gov entities: ‘Aligns with Rahul Gandhi’s…’
1 month ago

USAID India fund fell to $1.5 mn under Modi regime, but rose for non-gov entities: ‘Aligns with Rahul Gandhi’s…’

Live Mint  

Amid all the chaos around USAID funding since Donald Trump came into power, data revealed that funding to the Government of India under PM Narendra Modi dropped to just $1.5 million from nearly $204 million under UPA regime. The data accessed by the media outlet also shows, funding from USAID to non-government entities in India, including funds for NGOs and …

‘Kickback scheme’: Donald Trump on $21 million USAID funding for voter turnout in India
1 month ago

‘Kickback scheme’: Donald Trump on $21 million USAID funding for voter turnout in India

Live Mint  

After US President Donald Trump once again raised concerns over the alleged allocation of USD 21 million by the US government for voter turnout in India, labelling it a “kickback scheme,” the Bharatiya Janata Party has accused the funds of being used to support “deep state assets” in India and called for an investigation into the matter. Watch the video …

‘A kickback scheme’: Trump repeats charge against USAID over voter turnout funding in India
1 month ago

‘A kickback scheme’: Trump repeats charge against USAID over voter turnout funding in India

Firstpost  

Without presenting any evidence, US President Donald Trump claimed that federal funding to improve voter turnout in India was “a kickback scheme" US President Donald Trump once again questioned the 2024 Lok Sabha election, claiming without evidence that federal funding to improve voter turnout in India was “a kickback scheme.” The remarks from the president came at a gathering of …

Exclusive: USAID and abet – Is US funding 'elections' in India?
1 month ago

Exclusive: USAID and abet – Is US funding 'elections' in India?

India Today  

US President Donald Trump claimed that $21 million was given by USAID to India for “Voter Turnout”. USAID disbursed $650 million to India or 23 per cent between US FY2021 and US FY2024, with the highest grant received in US FY2022 alone when Joe Biden was president. Of the $26.6 million for “Government and Civil Society”, $14.6 million was given …

‘Rahul Gandhi acting as tool’, ‘nonsensical’: BJP, Congress trade barbs over USAID funding in India
1 month ago

‘Rahul Gandhi acting as tool’, ‘nonsensical’: BJP, Congress trade barbs over USAID funding in India

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump has questioned the United States' decision to allocate $21 million for voter turnout efforts in India, suggesting it was an attempt to influence the election. While Congress has demanded a white paper on the US agency's support to both governmental and non-governmental institutions in India over the decades, BJP has alleged that USAID funding to India …

Watch | What PM Modi said on foreign meddling in Indian elections as Trump hints at USAID interference
1 month ago

Watch | What PM Modi said on foreign meddling in Indian elections as Trump hints at USAID interference

Firstpost  

After US President Donald Trump repeated a claim by Doge that $21 million was spent by USAID on voter turnout in India, the Bharatiya Janata Party has referred to previous comments by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on foreign election interference Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends Republic Day wishes. File image/PTI Following the claim by the Donald Trump administration of the …

Watch | What PM Modi said on foreign meddling in Indian elections as Trump hints at USAID interference
1 month ago

Watch | What PM Modi said on foreign meddling in Indian elections as Trump hints at USAID interference

Firstpost  

After US President Donald Trump repeated a claim by Doge that $21 million was spent by USAID on voter turnout in India, the Bharatiya Janata Party has referred to previous comments by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on foreign election interference Following the claim by the Donald Trump administration of the United States that $21 million were allocated to boost voter …

‘Tool for foreign agencies’: BJP targets Rahul Gandhi after Donald Trump’s claim on US interference in Indian elections
1 month ago

‘Tool for foreign agencies’: BJP targets Rahul Gandhi after Donald Trump’s claim on US interference in Indian elections

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party IT cell chief Amit Malviya on Thursday targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Lok Sabha MP of aligning with global networks undermining India's interests. Malviya alleged that Rahul Gandhi sought foreign intervention in India’s affairs ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election and cited Donald Trump’s claim of an attempt to influence the polls. He took …

Trump stirs controversy in India after DOGE scraps funding for ‘voter turnout’
1 month ago

Trump stirs controversy in India after DOGE scraps funding for ‘voter turnout’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump defended the US Department of Government Efficiency's …

Donald Trump questions $21M USAID funding for India voter turnout
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1 month ago

Donald Trump questions $21M USAID funding for India voter turnout

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump has questioned the rationale behind spending $21 million on voter turnout in India through the United States Agency for International Development. Trump's comments come after US government’s Department of Government Efficiency, led by billionaire Elon Musk, announced on February 16 that it had cancelled $21 million ‘taxpayer’ money intended for increasing ‘voter turnout in India’. Earlier, …

Donald Trump hints at USAID interference in India's elections: ‘They were trying to get somebody else elected’
1 month ago

Donald Trump hints at USAID interference in India's elections: ‘They were trying to get somebody else elected’

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump on Thursday hit out at the previous Joe Biden administration, accusing it of interfering in elections in India. While addressing the FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami, Trump said,"Why do we need to spend $21 million on voter turnout in India? Trump's claim comes a day after he defended the Department of Governance Efficiency decision to cancel …

'They were trying to get someone else elected': Trump hints at election meddling by USAID in India
1 month ago

'They were trying to get someone else elected': Trump hints at election meddling by USAID in India

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump has once again questioned the Biden administration’s move to provide $21 million to India for “voter turnout” and hinted at US interference in the Indian election. US President Donald Trump has once again questioned the Biden administration’s move to provide $21 million to India for “voter turnout” and hinted at the interference of the United States …

'They were trying to get someone else elected': Trump hints at election meddling by USAID in India
1 month ago

'They were trying to get someone else elected': Trump hints at election meddling by USAID in India

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump has once again questioned the Biden administration’s move to provide $21 million to India for “voter turnout” and hinted at US interference in the Indian election. Reuters US President Donald Trump has once again questioned the Biden administration’s move to provide $21 million to India for “voter turnout” and hinted at the interference of the United …

Did US meddle in India’s elections via USAID? Donald Trump drops big hint, ‘trying to get someone else elected’
1 month ago

Did US meddle in India’s elections via USAID? Donald Trump drops big hint, ‘trying to get someone else elected’

Live Mint  

In a crucial accusation regarding the Indian elections, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday once again questioned the rationale behind spending $21 million on voter turnout in India through USAID. Watch what Donald Trump said This follows the revelation by Elon Musk's DOGE that $21 million was allocated under USAID for "voter turnout in India," sparking a political uproar in …

Trump drops bombshell, suggests US deep state was trying to elect someone else
1 month ago

Trump drops bombshell, suggests US deep state was trying to elect someone else

India Today  

US President Donald Trump has hinted at the former administration of his predecessor, Joe Biden, of election interference in India as he continued to defend the Elon Muk-led Department of Government Efficiency's controversial decision to slash $21 million grant for the country aimed at increasing "voter turnout". Speaking at Saudi Arabia government-backed FII Priority Summit in Miami on Wednesday night, …

Trump questions USAID’s $21M voter turnout funds for India, alleges election interference
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1 month ago

Trump questions USAID’s $21M voter turnout funds for India, alleges election interference

New Indian Express  

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday once again questioned USAID’s $21 million funding for 'voter turnout efforts' in India, accusing the aid agency of election interference, as it has faced a massive crackdown since he took office last month. The US President’s remarks came a day after he defended the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency’s decision to halt the …

They've lot of money: Trump backs DOGE move to cut $21M US aid to India
1 month ago

They've lot of money: Trump backs DOGE move to cut $21M US aid to India

Deccan Chronicle  

US President Donald Trump questioned the purpose of providing USD 21 million to India for 'voter turnout' as he reiterated that the US "can hardly get in there" because of high Indian tariffs. Trump also said "India is one of the highest taxing countries in the world".He made these remarks after Elon Musk-led DOGE's disclosed that USAID contributed USD 21 …

They have a lot more money: Trump questions $21 million fund for voter turnout in India
1 month ago

They have a lot more money: Trump questions $21 million fund for voter turnout in India

The Hindu  

Following the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency decision to cancel the $21 million fund marked for 'Voter Turnout in India', President Donald Trump said that India, with its growing economy and high taxation rates, does not need such financial support. While he acknowledged his respect for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mr. Trump criticised the idea of funding voter …

‘They Have A Lot More Money’: Trump Backs DOGE's Move To Slash $21 Million Fund For India's 'Voter Turnout’
1 month ago

‘They Have A Lot More Money’: Trump Backs DOGE's Move To Slash $21 Million Fund For India's 'Voter Turnout’

ABP News  

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended the Department of Government Efficiency's decision to cancel a $21 million fund for "voter turnout in India", asking the need to allocate such a fund to India, which he said is "one of the highest taxing countries in the world in terms of us". I have a lot of respect for India …

’Have respect for PM Modi but…’: Donald Trump on scrapping $21 million ‘voter turnout’ fund to India
1 month ago

’Have respect for PM Modi but…’: Donald Trump on scrapping $21 million ‘voter turnout’ fund to India

Live Mint  

Citing India's economic growth and 'high tariffs', the United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday supported the decision of the Department of Government Efficiency to scrap the $21 million fund marked for 'Voter Turnout in India'. Donald Trump backed Elon Musk's DOGE decision and said that India is “one of the highest taxing countries in the world in terms of …

‘They have a lot of money’: Donald Trump defends move to cancel $21 million fund on ‘voter turnout in India’
1 month ago

‘They have a lot of money’: Donald Trump defends move to cancel $21 million fund on ‘voter turnout in India’

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended the Department of Government Efficiency's decision to cancel a $21 million fund designated for ‘voter turnout in India’, saying that India, with its growing economy and high taxation rates, did not need such financial support. US President Donald Trump defends DOGE move to cancel $21 million USAID on voter turnout in India "Why …

If India spent $21 million on US poll turnout...: Fox News flags double standards
1 month ago

If India spent $21 million on US poll turnout...: Fox News flags double standards

India Today  

Amid a raging debate over the Trump administration's decision to cancel $21 million for "voter turnout" in India, Fox News has weighed in on the issue and flagged the US's double standards over its definition of "election interference". Fox News host and popular American political commentator Jesse Watters argued that if a foreign government meddled in US elections, it would …

I've lot of respect for PM, but why are we giving $21 million to India? Trump
1 month ago

I've lot of respect for PM, but why are we giving $21 million to India? Trump

India Today  

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency's decision to cancel a USD 21 million fund designated for "voter turnout" in India, questioning the need for such financial support given the country's economic growth and high tariffs. I have a lot of respect for India and their Prime Minister, but giving USD 21 million …

The $21-million USAID joke, and it isn't on India
1 month ago

The $21-million USAID joke, and it isn't on India

India Today  

When US President Donald Trump revealed the rationale behind his administration cancelling the funding of $21 million to India for 'voter turnout', he put forward a very interesting question. While the US allocated $21 million through USAID to "boost voter participation" in India, its own 2024 presidential election saw a turnout of 63.9%, lower than India's 66.1%. WHY TRUMP SHUT …

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