Elon Musk Refutes Bono’s USAID Death Claims Amid Podcast Debate

U2 frontman Bono sparked controversy after claiming on Joe Rogan's podcast that the Trump administration's cuts to USAID would result in over 300,000 deaths worldwide, referencing a Boston University projection. Bono criticized the mass firing of aid workers and wasted humanitarian resources, blaming U.S. policy changes for food aid not reaching places like Gaza and Sudan. Joe Rogan countered that while USAID has done good, it also operated with little oversight and was susceptible to money laundering, citing missing funds and lack of accountability. Elon Musk quickly dismissed Bono's claims on social media, calling him a 'liar/idiot' and asserting 'zero people have died' from USAID cuts, while referencing satirical portrayals of Bono. The debate sparked significant backlash among Rogan's audience and led to a brief surge in Dogecoin's price due to Musk's involvement, illustrating the ripple effects of high-profile disputes on social media and financial markets. The 300,000 death figure was clarified as a speculative projection rather than a confirmed toll, and the exchange highlights ongoing tensions over U.S. foreign aid, political accountability, and the influence of celebrities in policy debates.