Summary
Bill Gates is lobbying the Trump administration and Congress to maintain U.S. global health funding, warning that his foundation cannot cover shortfalls.
Trump has cut over 80% of USAID contracts, freezing billions for programs like malaria prevention and HIV treatment.
Gates met with officials to stress the impact on groups like Gavi and the Global Fund, which receive over $1.3 billion in U.S. aid.
He also urged continued support for WHO and polio eradication. The White House has yet to respond to funding concerns.
But governments give money to everyone, not just the white ‘deserving Christian poor’. And in the end, that’s what they care about more: making sure the aid only goes to people they approve of. If it’s fewer people all the better, because suffering is godly or something like that.