Trump’s $21 Million USAID Fund Allegations Fuels bjp Congress Clash

US President Donald Trump has reignited controversy over the now-cancelled $21 million USAID fund meant for ‘voter turnout’ in India. Speaking at the Republican Governors Association meeting in Washington DC, Trump criticized the initiative, calling it a “kickback scheme.” He questioned why the US was funding voter turnout in India instead of focusing on its own domestic issues. His comments Fuels bjp Congress Clash in India.

Trump’s Allegations on USAID and the ‘Kickback Scheme’

Trump suggested that the USAID money was part of a “kickback scheme,” implying it was being funneled back to those involved. He raised concerns over the lack of transparency about how the funds were used, particularly in India and Bangladesh. “What does ‘political landscape’ even mean?” he asked about the $29 million allocated to Bangladesh.

Political Fallout: Fuels bjp Congress Clash

Trump’s remarks quickly sparked a fresh political confrontation in India, intensifying the Fuels bjp Congress Clash. BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya accused the USAID funds of supporting “deep-state assets” in India, allegedly working to deflect such revelations. On the other hand, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera took a jab at the BJP, questioning why the Modi government allowed such funds to enter the country in 2012 during the UPA regime.

Fuels bjp Congress Clash

Trump’s new allegations have fueled the ongoing bjp Congress Clash, with both parties accusing each other of mishandling the situation. Political tensions have risen as both sides try to shift blame.