US President Donald Trump has alleged that the Biden administration’s $21 million USAID funding for voter turnout in India was an attempt to influence the country’s elections. He questioned why US taxpayer money was allocated for such purposes and backed the decision by Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to revoke the funds. His comments have triggered political debates in both countries, especially as India’s 2024 elections saw Narendra Modi’s BJP return to power with a reduced majority.