Bill Gates wants USAID back, says can save millions of lives

Bill Gates has emphasised the potential to reverse cuts to USAID funding, arguing that restoring these funds is crucial for saving millions of lives. In a recent discussion, Gates addressed the impact of funding reductions, particularly those by the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE), on the agency’s ability to carry out its vital work.

While responding to a question about the impact of cuts to USAID to Walter Isaacson – who has written the biographies of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, Gates expressed hope that a significant portion of the funding could be restored.