Leavitt Slams USAID Spending, Backs Trump and Musk

White House Press Secretary Criticizes USAID Spending

In a [[breaking news]] update today, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized the US Agency for International Development (USAID), echoing support for the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s efforts to shut it down. Ms. Leavitt accused the agency of wasting taxpayer money on unnecessary projects.

Leavitt Lists Examples of ‘Insane Priorities’

Ms. Leavitt cited several examples of what she considered wasteful spending by USAID. These included $1.5 million spent on diversity programs in Serbia, $70,000 for a diversity musical in Ireland, $47,000 on a transgender opera in Colombia, and $32,000 for a transgender comic book in Peru. She questioned the use of taxpayer dollars for these initiatives.

Support for Musk and Trump’s Efforts

Ms. Leavitt expressed strong support for Elon Musk and President Trump’s efforts to eliminate USAID. She positioned Musk as a key ally in the administration’s drive to cut wasteful spending. “I don’t know about you, but as an American taxpayer, I don’t want my dollars going toward this, and I know the American people don’t either,” she stated. “That’s exactly what Elon Musk has been tasked by President Trump to do.”

Who is Karoline Leavitt?

Karoline Leavitt, at 27, became the youngest White House press secretary in 2024 when appointed by Donald Trump. She previously held positions as a presidential writer and assistant press secretary. In 2022, she ran for Congress in New Hampshire but lost the general election. She also served as communications director for Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who was later nominated by President-elect Trump as the US Ambassador to the United Nations.

Leavitt’s Personal Life

Ms. Leavitt is married to Nicholas Riccio, with whom she has a significant age gap. They have a son, Niko, born in July 2024.

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