1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

USAID's dismantling by the Department of Government Efficiency is a short-sighted decision that will have catastrophic humanitarian consequences. The potential loss of life from discontinued aid programs is staggering, with estimates of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of preventable deaths. Musk's alleged conflicts of interest and personal vendettas against the agency raise disturbing questions about his motives. The purported savings from eliminating USAID are negligible in the context of the federal budget, and the costs in human suffering will be immense. Developing nations rely on this assistance for basic needs like food, water, healthcare, and disaster relief. Pulling this critical lifeline could destabilize entire regions and trigger widespread famine, disease outbreaks, and socioeconomic crises. I implore you to intervene and reverse this reckless policy that jeopardizes countless lives. Musk's leadership has proven unfit, driven more by enriching his corporate interests than serving the greater good. Reinstate USAID immediately to uphold America's commitment to humanitarian values and global solidarity. The human cost of inaction here is simply too high to justify any purported efficiency gains.