Social media, Team Trump react to Cory Booker’s ‘meltdown’ over Elon Musk’s USAID crackdown

Social media users are in an uproar over Democratic Senator Cory Booker’s fierce opposition to halting millions of taxpayer dollars being directed towards controversial, DEI-aligned programs overseas. Booker made his impassioned speech outside the Capitol building, rallying against Elon Musk’s control over the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

“We will fight their violation of civil service laws. We will fight their violation of civil rights laws. We will fight their violations of separation of powers. We will fight their violations of our Constitution of the United States of America,” Booker declared. “We will not shut up. We will stick up. We will rise up.”

The White House revealed that USAID had allocated $1.5 million to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in Serbia, sparking criticism from the Trump administration. Trump’s rapid response team condemned Booker for opposing cuts to funding these controversial programs.

“Why is Cory Booker so angry at the idea of ensuring American tax dollars are spent in the national interest of the United States and not on initiatives like ‘LGBT activism’ in Guatemala?” Team Trump questioned on social media.

New Jersey State Senator Mike Testa, a Republican, accused Booker of prioritizing foreign projects over the needs of his constituents. Testa expressed that New Jersey residents deserve better representation from their senators.

Critics also highlighted USAID’s questionable spending, including $15 million on contraceptives and condoms that ended up in the hands of the Taliban. Additionally, $20 million was allocated to support a version of Sesame Street in Iraq, aimed at promoting inclusivity and understanding among diverse groups.

Elon Musk has been at the forefront of efforts to expose and reduce funding for USAID as part of his efficiency drive within the government. Musk’s actions have drawn the ire of many activists and Democratic lawmakers who gathered to protest the USAID cuts and denounce his influence in the Trump administration.

The contentious debate surrounding USAID’s spending and Musk’s involvement continues to spark heated discussions on social media platforms. The future of taxpayer-funded programs overseas remains uncertain as government officials and activists clash over the allocation of resources.

Aubrie Spady, a Writer for Fox News Digital, reported on the ongoing controversy surrounding USAID funding and the passionate opposition from Senator Cory Booker. The debate over taxpayer dollars and overseas programs underscores the complex challenges facing policymakers and advocates in today’s political landscape.