US President Donald Trump has once again criticized USAID’s now-canceled $21 million funding for voter turnout efforts in India, questioning why such funds were being allocated abroad instead of within the US.
In a video shared by BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya, Trump can be heard saying, “$21 million going to my friend Prime Minister Modi in India for voter turnout. We are giving $21 million for voter turnout in India—what about us? I want voter turnout too.”
For the third day in a row, US President Donald Trump reiterates his claim about USAID funding efforts to promote voter turnout in India. He says, “We’re giving $21 million for voter turnout in India. What about us? I want voter turnout too.”
— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) February 22, 2025
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This marks the third consecutive day Trump has raised concerns over USAID’s financial allocations, also pointing to a $29 million funding package for political activities in Bangladesh, which he claimed was given to a small, unknown firm.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has responded to the revelations, calling them “deeply troubling.” Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that Indian authorities are reviewing the matter due to concerns over potential foreign interference in domestic affairs.
Trump’s comments have intensified global scrutiny over USAID’s funding practices, further fueling debates on election integrity and foreign involvement in democratic processes.