Liz Cheney Defends USAID Ties After Musk Criticism

Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney faced backlash on social media after she defended her past work at USAID in response to Elon Musk's criticism of the agency, which he is targeting through his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk's single-word reply, 'Interesting,' came after a post labeled Cheney as having been 'spawned' out of USAID, prompting her to assert her pride in America's Cold War efforts and question Musk's familiarity with U.S. history due to his foreign birth. Cheney's comments drew ire from conservatives, with many defending Musk and questioning her credibility, given her political history and recent loss in a Republican primary. Critics of Cheney noted her remarks as an attempt to undermine Musk's American identity, despite his choice to become a citizen. Amid the exchange, Cheney's standing in the GOP continues to decline as she is seen as increasingly out of touch with party sentiments. The discourse highlights the ongoing tensions within the party regarding figures associated with the Trump administration versus those opposed to it.