‘USAID was allowed in good faith’: Jaishankar calls voter turnout fund ‘worrisome’
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‘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 taxpayer dollars were going to be spent on the following items, all of which have been cancelled." Later in Washington, speaking at a 'Governors Working Session, Donald Trump said: “Twenty-one million dollars going to my friend Prime Minister Modi in India for voter turnout.

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Amid Political Hysteria Over USAID, A Question: Can India Afford to Cut Off Aid?
1 month 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
1 month 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, 1 week 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, …

USAID funded 7 projects in India in FY24 but not related to 'voter turnout': Finance ministry report
1 month, 1 week ago

USAID funded 7 projects in India in FY24 but not related to 'voter turnout': Finance ministry report

Hindustan Times  

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 …

USAID funded 7 projects in India worth $750 million in FY24 but not related to ‘voter turnout’: Finance Ministry report
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1 month, 1 week ago

USAID funded 7 projects in India worth $750 million in FY24 but not related to ‘voter turnout’: Finance Ministry report

The Hindu  

Amid a raging political controversy over the United States Agency for International Development ’s alleged role in influencing Indian elections, the latest annual report of the Finance Ministry has disclosed that the agency funded seven projects worth $750 million in 2023-24. “Currently, seven projects worth a total budget of $750 million are being implemented by USAID in partnership with Government …

‘We’re giving them lot of money:’ Trump launches fresh attack on USAID over alleged India fund
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 calls USAID’s India funding a ‘kickback scheme’: 5 key remarks that sparked BJP vs Congress political slugfest
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

USAID row: Information from U.S. 'concerning', government looking into it, says Jaishankar
1 month, 1 week ago

USAID row: Information from U.S. 'concerning', government looking into it, says Jaishankar

The Hindu  

Amid a row over USAID funding for certain activities in the country, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday said the information put out by the Trump administration people is "concerning" and that the government is looking into it. During an interaction at an event here late evening, he also said USAID was allowed in India "in good faith, to …

‘Concerning:’ Jaishankar says USAID’s alleged $21 million funding ‘warrants a look’
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Concerning:’ Jaishankar says USAID’s alleged $21 million funding ‘warrants a look’

Firstpost  

According to India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, the funds given by the USAID may have been used to sustain “deep state assets” in India. Top Indian agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate, have already launched investigations Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday raised concerns over reports that millions were sent to India by the United States Agency for International Development, …

‘Facts will come out’: S Jaishankar on Trump's claims about voter turnout fund
1 month, 1 week 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. Jaishankar, who was speaking at the Delhi University Literature Festival, was referring to remarks by the US leadership about the Department of …

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

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

PM Modi must come clean on USAID claims made by “his friend Trump”: Congress
1 month, 1 week ago

PM Modi must come clean on USAID claims made by “his friend Trump”: Congress

The Hindu  

Playing a video clip of U.S. President Donald Trump saying that $21 million from USAID had been going to his “friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi for voter turnout, the Congress on Saturday urged Mr. Modi to respond to the U.S. President’s assertions. “PM Modi must talk to his friend President Trump and strongly refute the allegation that America was about …

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

Donald Trump calls $21 million USAID fund to India ‘kickback scheme’, sparks fresh BJP vs Cong war
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump calls $21 million USAID fund to India ‘kickback scheme’, sparks fresh BJP vs Cong war

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump once again hit out at the now cancelled $21 million fund for ‘voter turnout' in India, calling it a “kickback scheme”. Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency posted a list of cancelled US taxpayer-funded initiatives with a mention of USD 21 million earmarked for "voter turnout in India." "US taxpayer dollars were going to be spent …

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

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

Deeply troubling: Government after Trump claims US election interference in India
1 month, 1 week ago

Deeply troubling: Government after Trump claims US election interference in India

India Today  

The Centre on Friday raised serious concerns over recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, who alleged that the United States Agency for International Development allocated a USD 21 million fund to India with the intent of "influencing its electoral process". Addressing a weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the claims as "deeply troubling" and …

Congress demands white paper on past USAID funding in India
1 month, 1 week ago

Congress demands white paper on past USAID funding in India

The Hindu  

The Congress on Thursday demanded that the Union government bring out a white paper on USAID funding of both government and non-governmental institutions in India over the past decades. On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump had questioned USAID’s alleged expenditure of $21 million for “voter turnout” in India, saying, “I guess they were trying to get somebody else elected.” ‘Nonsensical …

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

Foreign interference in Indian elections: Trump questioned Biden administration’s decision to allocate $21 million to India for ‘voter turnout’
1 month, 1 week ago

Foreign interference in Indian elections: Trump questioned Biden administration’s decision to allocate $21 million to India for ‘voter turnout’

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again questioned the Biden administration's decision to allocate $21 million to India for “voter turnout”, guessing that they were trying to "get somebody else elected". On Wednesday, he questioned the purpose of providing $21 million to India for “voter turnout” as he reiterated that the U.S. "can hardly get in there" because of high …

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

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

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