Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, appeared on ABC’s “The View” with the far-left hosts on Tuesday to express concerns about Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts to shut down USAID.

Gates acknowledged Musk’s impressive work in the private sector but expressed his worries about Musk’s approach to government agencies. Gates commented that when business leaders transition into government roles, they sometimes fail to understand the value of existing programs or their organizational structures. Specifically, he raised concerns about the potential impacts of ending USAID’s operations.

Gates highlighted the work his foundation does with USAID on nutrition and vaccine distribution, emphasizing that the agency is staffed by dedicated individuals, and the disruption could result in severe consequences, such as millions of deaths.

USAID has recently been targeted as part of Musk’s efforts to reduce government waste, focusing on the agency’s leadership under Samantha Power, the administrator during much of the Biden administration. Power, who previously served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, has faced both praise for her role in providing aid to conflict zones and criticism regarding the agency’s spending.

Musk has announced plans to shut down USAID through his DOGE initiative, which aims to tackle government inefficiency. This move follows increased scrutiny of USAID, including allegations of mismanagement and concerns over funding directed to controversial causes, such as …. rights abroad and migrant aid.