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Bill Gates Slams Trump for Harmful Foreign Aid Cuts

12/12/2025

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Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and Gates Foundation chair, criticized the administration of President Donald Trump for cuts to U.S. foreign aid, claiming they increased child mortality, with 4.6 million deaths in 2024 and 4.8 million projected for 2025.
The White House says United States remains the most generous nation and that foreign aid aligns with American interests.
Gates expressed hope that aid levels would be restored to pre-2025 levels.

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Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and Gates Foundation chair, criticized the administration of President Donald Trump for cuts to U.S. foreign aid, claiming they increased child mortality, with 4.6 million deaths in 2024 and 4.8 million projected for 2025.
The White House says United States remains the most generous nation and that foreign aid aligns with American interests.
Gates expressed hope that aid levels would be restored to pre-2025 levels.