Elon Musk says he will 'solve world hunger' if the UN can show how the money is spent

Tesla CEO Elon Musk would liquidate Tesla shares if the U.N. World Food Program Director can explain how the money would solve world hunger. FOX Business host Maria Bartiromo, Fox News Contributor Liz Peek and Michael Lee Strategy founder Michael Lee discuss on 'Mornings with Maria.'

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[blackjay]

This sounds more like Musk calling out corruption more than solving world hunger. Good on him!

[yongshankoh]

Doesn't take a genius to figure this out but it takes guts to say it as it is. Thumbs up to Elon.

[albertdadzie]

Basically, he’s telling them they can’t be trusted and are corrupt.

[chrisnyman]

UN: bets $6B on "ending world hunger"
Musk: Calls bluff
UN: folds

[selks]

Musk is forcing these people to explain something they've given barely any thought too. Good for him. This is what you want to see the richest people do.

[arnonroyna]

It's almost like he's saying, "It can be done, as long as people don't steal from the funds." 🤷🏻‍♂️

[holdup]

UN: 2% of Elon Musks wealth could solve world hunger, the fact he's not doing is awful.

Musk: Show me a plan to spend the money and I'll do it.

UN: Wait, that's illegal!

[homefront]

It's honestly amazing when you think about how much money goes to the UN and you never hear or see how the money is spent. It's never shown to the public how it's being used and the reasons for it. If we have an IRS that watches over everything a person or company spends their money on. Then why aren't more people demanding the same transperency from the UN?

[JakeShuf]

They quickly walked back that it won’t solve world hunger but solve immediate hunger problems this year. They just didn’t expect Elon to reach back to them.

[neilschmid]

90% of the money would go to charity directors while 10% would go to planting gardens in arid African countries.

[thomascaldwell]

Everything could be fixed if those spending all the money were held accountable. Go figure. FOLLOW THE MONEY!!!

[FlickMyBicPlzz]

It’s just Elon calling out the UN saying they don’t have a plan and never tried planning.

[jimthewindmillman]

I would really like to shake this man's hand.. so refreshing to hear from someone that is a thinker

[Seawalls]

“If a nonprofit organization really did the things they said they would do, they would go out of business because they would solve the problem”

[benbaert]

If it only took $6bn, then it's the UN that need to explain how they've spent far more money without solving anything.

[tessaambler]

I think he’s just being honest and straight forward, we all can relate what he’s trying to do. God bless his heart for sharing his wealth and knowledge to care for the hungers! 🙏

[foxsake]

I freaking love Elon Musk. Calling out corruption in all the so called helping agencies. They are way better at feeding their pocketbooks than the poor or needy.

[ronaldmcdonald]

That money wouldnt solve world hunger.

If they wanted to, they could have solved it.

[ghostinameatsuit]

I love how he asks the right questions. He's shone light on the real reason hunger exists: corporate greed and lining pockets is always more important than actually sending aid. Look at how much money is being lost by arms dealers daily due to the retreat from Afghanistan. The proof is in the pudding, and they're choking on it.

[bradzimmer]

Refreshing to see a good soul calling out the corruption. We need more.