Republican ire at USAID finds an unusual target: Politico
- Posted on February 6, 2025
- By Washington Post
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Republican ire at USAID finds an unusual target: Politico
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Elon Musk and elected officials falsely said Politico was subsidized by the government. Turns out, government officials were just paying for subscriptions.