Trump threatens to cut U.S. funding to South Africa over policy disputes, backed by Musk.

Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump have criticized South Africa over its policies. Trump threatened to cut off US funding to South Africa over land reform and racial discrimination concerns, despite lacking evidence. Musk backed Trump's stance on merit over race, opposing South Africa's requirement that his company Starlink comply with Black Economic Empowerment legislation mandating a 30% ownership stake by black investors.

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