Trump Questions US Aid for Indian Voter Turnout, Amid High Tariffs
The department decided to revoke a $21 million grant. This grant was meant to support voter turnout efforts in India. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) decision. The department decided to revoke a $21 million grant. This grant was meant to support voter turnout efforts in India. Trump questioned why American taxpayers should fund such initiatives. He cited India’s economic strength and high tariffs as reasons for the cut. “Why are we giving them this money? India has a lot of wealth. It also has some of the highest tariffs in the world,”…