I just finished reading an article about the philanthropic giving of MacKensie Scott (former wife of Jeff Bezos) and Elon Musk saying; “Sadly it makes the world a worst place.” Ms. Scott has given away approximately $26 BILLION since her divorce from Bezos (and still has a net worth of approximately $40 BILLION because of the increase in Amazon’s share price which is the source of most of her wealth) and I had to wonder why Musk would suggest her giving in such a negative light. I had some suspiscions but I had to read the article to get a better idea – and, the article made no reference to Musk. The person in the article that supported Ms. Scott was Melinda French Gates who is also an active philanthropist. They both have signed the “giving pledge” to give the majority of their wealth away in the course of their lives or in their wills.

If you know about Musk (he of the Sieg Heil’s at the Trump 2.0 inauguration) you might have an idea of where he’s coming from. Ms. Scott has given well OVER a BILLION dollars to historically BLACK universities – gifts with “no strings attached” that the universities can use in the manner that they choose. Her trusting their judgement to put the money where it creates the best outcome. I suppose you can guess why that makes Musk think these gifts “make the world a worst place.” She also gives gifts away to support DEI in various entities along with gifts in other areas where communities are struggling due to recent government actions. (My characterization)

I just finished reading an article about the philanthropic giving of MacKensie Scott (former wife of Jeff Bezos) and Elon Musk saying; “Sadly it makes the world a worst place.” Ms. Scott has given away approximately $26 BILLION since her divorce from Bezos (and still has a net worth of approximately $40 BILLION because of the increase in Amazon’s share price which is the source of most of her wealth) and I had to wonder why Musk would suggest her giving in such a negative light. I had some suspiscions but I had to read the article to get a better idea – and, the article made no reference to Musk. The person in the article that supported Ms. Scott was Melinda French Gates who is also an active philanthropist. They both have signed the “giving pledge” to give the majority of their wealth away in the course of their lives or in their wills.

If you know about Musk (he of the Sieg Heil’s at the Trump 2.0 inauguration) you might have an idea of where he’s coming from. Ms. Scott has given well OVER a BILLION dollars to historically BLACK universities – gifts with “no strings attached” that the universities can use in the manner that they choose. Her trusting their judgement to put the money where it creates the best outcome. I suppose you can guess why that makes Musk think these gifts “make the world a worst place.” She also gives gifts away to support DEI in various entities along with gifts in other areas where communities are struggling due to recent government actions. (My characterization)

Musk is reportedly now worth a TRILLION dollars – reminder he was worth around $250 BILLION when he shoveled about $300 MILLION into Trump’s campaign to help him get elected – a four fold increase in less than two years – and he says giving money away is “hard.” I mean, how hard could it be? If he gave, say a similar amount to Ms. Scott – a reported $26 BILLION as of June of 2026 – it would amount to “chump change” on his net worth. You have to wonder why he thinks it’s so hard? Remember, Musk entered the U.S. from Canada (originally from South Africa) on a student visa – but, he never actually went to college (he was supposed to go to Stanford) – meaning he very possibly fudged the truth when he became a U.S. citizen. I’ll let you figure out what his Sieg Hiel’s mean in regard to his personal beliefs – and why he would consider such giving to America’s HBCU’s (traditionally Black Universities) to make the world a “worst place.”

For a little context let’s take a look at what Musk did when he was attempting to cut a TRILLION or two from America’s budget as the head of “DOGE” at the beginning of Trump 2.0. The one cut that has stood out to me from day one was his obliteration of USAID – the United States Agency for International Development. This was America’s use of “soft power” over the course of nearly six decades. One of the key parts of this program was titled PEPFAR – a program pushed by Anthony Fauci and made a reality by George W Bush in around 2003. PEPFAR stands for “President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief”

PEPFAR supports HIV prevention, testing and antiretroviral treatment, as well as prevention of mother-to-child transmission, care for orphans and vulnerable children, tuberculosis services for people with HIV and broader health-system strengthening. The program initially focused on emergency treatment and prevention, later shifting toward partnership frameworks with recipient governments, epidemic control targets and long-term sustainability. By September 2025, PEPFAR was credited with saving more than 26 million lives and preventing 7.8 million infants from acquiring HIV at birth. Led by Musk, this program was halted for 90 days and later only about 1/2 of PEPFAR programs were restarted. (By about one year in on Trump 2.0) It is estimated that roughly 600 THOUSAND people have died in the world’s poorest nations due to Musk’s (and Trump’s) actions thus far. But as always with republicans there’s more.

In general roughly 17% of USAID’s programs were rolled into the U.S. Department of State, rendering the agency largely unoperational, but it has not been officially dissolved. USAID’s major functions included administering humanitarian aid, supporting economic growth, promoting global health, and advancing U.S. foreign policy goals through partnerships and development programsfor all intents and purposes are non-existent. When operational It played a critical role in responding to international crises and fostering sustainable development in various countries. Here is an overview of USAID’s functions:

Humanitarian Aid

• Administered emergency relief during crises, including natural disasters and conflicts.
• Provided food assistance and healthcare to vulnerable populations.
• Supported programs aimed at eradicating diseases and improving health outcomes.

Economic Growth

• Promoted sustainable economic development in developing countries.
• Assisted in creating jobs and fostering entrepreneurship.
• Supported infrastructure projects to enhance trade and investment opportunities.

Global Health

• Implemented health programs to combat diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis.
• Provided vaccinations and maternal health services.
• Developed initiatives to improve nutrition and food security.

Foreign Policy Advancement

• Aligned development programs with U.S. foreign policy goals.
• Fostered partnerships with other countries, NGOs, and international organizations.
• Promoted democratic governance and human rights through various initiatives.

Education and Capacity Building

• Supported educational programs to improve literacy and vocational training.
• Strengthened local institutions to enhance governance and public service delivery.
• Provided technical assistance and training to build local capacities.

Environmental Protection

• Engaged in projects aimed at environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
• Supported conservation efforts and the sustainable use of natural resources.

These functions collectively aimed to improve living conditions, promote stability, and foster goodwill towards the United States globally. Musk shuttered USAID because he said it was full of “waste, fraud, and abuse.” Bill Gates accused Musk of “the world’s riches man killing the world’s poorest children” by shutting down USAID, saying the cuts would abandon food and medicines and threaten resurgences of diseases like HIV and polio.

The shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has led to significant loss of life globally.

Estimated Deaths

• Total Deaths: Over 600,000 people
• Children: Approximately two-thirds of the total deaths, which translates to around 400,000 children

Context of the Impact

The cancellation of USAID programs has severely affected health and humanitarian aid, particularly in regions reliant on U.S. support for combating diseases and providing essential services. The consequences of these funding cuts are expected to continue growing, as many deaths result from delayed effects of inadequate healthcare and nutrition. According to a study by UCLA’s School of Public Health they predict more than 14 MILLION preventable deaths by 2030 if USAID defunding continues, including over 4 MILLION children under 5. Of course, MOST of these deaths will occur in countries Trump has referred to as “Shit hole” countries. Musk denies closing USAID has led to ANY deaths. What’s the old saying, who are you going to believe, Musk “or your own eyes?” If you’ve read this far I ask you why would (f)Elon Musk consider Mackensie Scott’s giving to be “making the world a worst place?” Yikes!!!

Final Thought: On the 250th Anniversary of America’s founding Trump spent 90 minutes on a secret phone call with, you guessed it, Vladimir Putin. (As reported by the Kremlin – not Trump’s administration) As I’m writing this Trump is on his way to a NATO summit with much speculation that he’s going to blow up the organization which was created post WW II. I’m going to make this simple: If Trump blows up NATO he should be IMPEACHED and CONVICTED by the House and the Senate. I’ve pointed out how I don’t believe “we the people” can withstand the DAMAGE he’s causing to this nation – but, if he blows up NATO that should be stepping over a red line – even for republicans in Congress.

There are rumors coming from European Intelligence agencies that Russia is planning to make an “incursion” into one of the Baltic countries or Poland – what’s important is it will be part of the NATO alliance with Putin attempting to find out if NATO will respond in a way consistent with their Article 5 agreement where an attack on one member is an attack on all. If this happens and we fail to make an appropriate response – like a similar attack into Russia – Trump will soon be responsible for the potential of WW III. Stay tuned…..