Trump and Musk's USAID Claims Stir Political Tensions in India and Europe

False allegations about U.S. election funding fuel disputes in India, with broader implications for global political interference concerns.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk falsely claimed USAID allocated millions to boost voter turnout in India, sparking political backlash.
India's Finance Ministry confirmed USAID's $750 million in funding was for development projects unrelated to elections, with $21 million linked to youth engagement in Bangladesh.
The BJP used Trump's accusations to suggest foreign interference in India's elections, while Congress labeled the claims as 'fake news.'
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) faced criticism for spreading unverified information, amplifying political tensions in India and Europe.
European leaders, including Germany's Chancellor, criticized U.S. political figures for interference, drawing comparisons to Russian meddling.