Trump's Chief of Staff Critiques Elon Musk's Decisions

Susie Wiles, chief of staff to former President Donald Trump, has openly criticized Elon Musk in a series of interviews, describing him as 'an odd, odd duck' and expressing shock over his decisions, particularly cuts to USAID.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Wiles highlighted her concerns about Musk's approach to dismantling USAID, which she characterized as haphazard and detrimental, stating that no rational person could think the USAID process was a good one.

Wiles recounted being alarmed by the repercussions of these cuts on humanitarian efforts, noting that they halted immunizations in Africa and could lead to loss of lives, emphasizing that she received frantic calls from relief agency heads about the dire situation.

Additionally, Wiles mentioned her interactions with Musk, recalling how she confronted him about locking people out of their offices, illustrating the tension between corporate expediency and the complexities of humanitarian aid.

She remarked, 'If you're an incrementalist, you just won't get your rocket to the moon,' reflecting Musk's fast-paced approach to decision-making, which she finds problematic in the context of public service.

The controversy surrounding Musk's decisions has drawn attention from various political figures, including former President George W. Bush, who reportedly intervened to protect essential programs like the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, which relies on USAID funding.