<div id="readability-page-1"><div>Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk has slammed Microsoft Corp co-founder Bill Gates amid the USAID cuts row.<h2>Bill Gates Is A Liar</h2>Taking to the social media platform X on Sunday, the billionaire criticized Gates in response to a post that aimed at claims about deaths resulting from the President Donald Trump administration's announcement of funding cuts provided to the UN via the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).Don't Miss:<ul><li>These five entrepreneurs are worth $223 billion – they all believe in one platform that offers a 7-9% target yield with monthly dividends</li><li>7 Million Gamers Already Trust Gameflip With Their Digital Assets — Now You Can Own a Stake in the Platform</li></ul>Musk said that Gates was &#34;pushing this lie, despite having over $80 billion dollars in his NGO,&#34; calling the claims false. He added that the former Microsoft CEO could &#34;easily spend to save these alleged lives that are being lost.&#34; Musk also added that Gates was &#34;a liar.&#34;The Gates Foundation didn’t immediately respond to Benzinga‘s request for comment.<div><blockquote><div>It is completely false. Bill Gates is pushing this lie, despite having over $80 billion dollars in his NGO that he could easily spend to save these alleged lives that are being lost. Why doesn't he?Bill Gates is a liar. Always has been.</div>— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 29, 2025</blockquote></div>See Also: Deloitte's #1 Fastest-Growing Software Company Lets Users Earn Money Just by Scrolling — Accredited Investors Can Still Get In at $0.50/Share.It's worth noting that Gates had earlier warned of &#34;devastating effects&#34; on HIV programs in Africa. The billionaire had also raised concerns about the Trump administration's decision to cut funding would result in millions of people being unvaccinated and trigger a global health crisis.<h2>Elon Musk's DOGE Cut Aid</h2>Gates has previously expressed concerns about the aid cuts. The aid cuts stemmed from the Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) effectively shutting down by significant funding cuts to USAID, as it was &#34;time for it to die,&#34; according to the SpaceX CEO back in February.Musk and Gates have also clashed over other topics. Most notably, the Tesla CEO has called out Gates over his alleged short position against Tesla stock that Gates has had &#34;for ~8 years,&#34; according to Musk.Read Next:<ul><li>Missed Tesla? EnergyX Is Tackling the Next $200 Billion Opportunity — Lithium</li><li>$100k+ in investable assets? Match with a fiduciary advisor for free to learn how you can maximize your retirement and save on taxes – no cost, no obligation.</li></ul>Image via ImagnUp Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market.Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga:<ul><li>APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report</li><li>TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report</li></ul>This article Elon Musk Calls Bill Gates A &amp;#39;Liar&amp;#39; — Says Microsoft Cofounder-Backed NGOs Have $80 Billion In Funds originally appeared on Benzinga.com</div></div>

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Elon Musk criticized Bill Gates on social media, calling him a 'liar' regarding claims about funding cuts from the Trump administration affecting UN aid. Musk claimed Gates, who has over $80 billion in his NGO, could easily use his funds to save lives instead of spreading falsehoods. This exchange comes amid concerns raised by Gates about the potential impact of these cuts on health programs in Africa. Musk and Gates have a history of disagreements, including Gates' alleged short position against Tesla stock.

- Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized Bill Gates on social media, calling him a "liar" amid controversy over funding cuts by the Trump administration to USAID.  
- Musk claimed that Gates, who has over $80 billion in his NGO, could directly address the alleged lives being lost due to these funding cuts but has not done so.  
- Gates had previously warned that the aid cuts could have "devastating effects" on health programs, particularly for HIV in Africa, and expressed concern over increasing vaccination gaps leading to a global health crisis.

Elon Musk Calls Bill Gates A 'Liar' — Says Microsoft Cofounder-Backed NGOs Have $80 Billion In Funds