Representative Ilhan Omar, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Minnesota’s 5th district since 2019, shared her views on recent developments involving Elon Musk and USAID through a series of tweets. Her remarks touched upon issues related to international aid, diversity programs, and the impact of policy changes on American lives abroad.
On February 3, 2025, Omar criticized Elon Musk for allegedly using his financial influence to dismantle USAID. She expressed concern over the potential consequences of this action: “Elon Musk, an unelected billionaire, is wasting no time in abusing the influence he bought with $290 million by eliminating USAID, a program that has saved millions of lives around the world.” She emphasized that many people rely on this aid for essential services such as food, shelter, and medical care.
Later that day, Omar tweeted about Black History Month and addressed challenges faced by diversity initiatives: “This month, and every month, we celebrate Black History as American history.” She noted that attacks on diversity programs cannot undermine the progress made by these communities in shaping the nation.
On February 4, 2025, Omar reiterated her concerns regarding USAID’s closure under Musk’s influence alongside former President Donald Trump: “Trump and Elon Musk shutting down USAID is putting Americans abroad in danger and putting lives everywhere at risk.” She stressed the importance of USAID in maintaining stability where many Americans live and work.
