Trump questions $21 million US funding for voter turnout in India, says ‘they’ve loads of cash’

US President Donald Trump has raised issues over the $21 million allotted for voter turnout efforts in India, questioning the need of such funding.

Talking at Mar-a-Lago whereas signing govt orders, Trump expressed doubts concerning the resolution, stating, “Why are we giving $21 million to India? They’ve much more cash.” He additional famous that India imposes excessive tariffs, making it tough for US companies to enter the market.

Information web sites, The Hindu and Monetary Specific reported that the funding in query was amongst a number of initiatives cancelled by the Division of Authorities Expenditures (DOGE), led by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.

On 16 February, DOGE launched a listing of revoked allocations, emphasising that US taxpayer {dollars} initially designated for these packages would not be spent.