John Kennedy criticizes Democrats for targeting Musk to divert attention from USAID spending issues

Republican Senator John Kennedy criticized Democrats for attacking Elon Musk, claiming it distracts from excessive spending at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). He referred to this spending as "spending porn" and highlighted Musk's role in reviewing it. Kennedy noted that President Trump has the authority to oversee spending, which he has delegated to Musk. He mentioned that Musk has uncovered significant waste at USAID, which has faced criticism for funding various social causes. The Trump administration's recent plans to cut USAID's workforce by over 95% have sparked debate. Critics, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, argue that the agency is ineffective and unresponsive.