July 20, 2025
Earlier this year, President Trump accused USAID of spending $21 million on a grant to enhance voter turnout in India. However, Congressman Gregory Meeks clarified that no such grant existed. Meeks criticized Trump's cuts to foreign assistance spending in a speech. The allegations sparked a controversy in India, prompting the Ministry of External Affairs to investigate the matter.
Tags: India news, Usaid, Gregory meeks, President trump, Foreign affairs committee, Voter turnout, Election funding, Ministry of external affairs,
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