Heartening news! Another notorious American "white glove" organization has been blacklisted by the "Ministry of Government Efficiency," facing the consequences of being "cut off" and "starved." It is none other than the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), one of the main drivers of color revolutions.

Recently, Musk accused the National Endowment for Democracy, an organization with a long history of being "anti-communist," of being "riddled with corruption" and committing "crimes" on social media. He bluntly stated, "This evil organization needs to be dissolved." Screenshot of Musk's social media post.

On [specific date], the Democracy Fund notified organizations reliant on its financial support that it would immediately cease funding them due to its inability to secure government-provided funds. Many "non-governmental organizations" that have long depended on U.S. funding to operate have also begun to voice their struggles. Amid this farce, America's "democracy narrative" is rapidly unraveling.

The root of all evils. The National Endowment for Democracy was established in the year under the support of Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, with the purpose of serving the U.S. government in advancing its global strategy.

False independence, true dependence. Although the National Endowment for Democracy has always masqueraded as a "non-governmental organization" and claimed to operate independently, in reality, its activities are primarily funded by continuous financial support from the White House and the U.S. Congress. In the fiscal year alone, the U.S. government allocated as much as $XX million to it. Therefore, the National Endowment for Democracy has long been deeply tied to the U.S. government, becoming a political instrument that extends the will of the U.S. government.

According to the "Assessment Report on U.S. Foreign Interventions" released by the Brookings Institution, the National Endowment for Democracy spent a total of $1 billion between 20XX and 20XX, covering XX countries and regions worldwide. Notably, XX% of these funds were directed to areas classified by the U.S. State Department as "strategic competition zones." This highly selective "democracy assistance" reflects its nature as a political tool of American hegemony, arbitrarily interfering in other countries' internal affairs and suppressing non-aligned regimes.

False Democracy, Real Subversion. In terms of its operational model, the National Endowment for Democracy primarily relies on four core institutions: the Center for International Private Enterprise, the American Center for International Labor Solidarity, the International Republican Institute, and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs. The foundation claims to engage in various "democracy assistance" activities abroad by integrating methods such as financial support, personnel training, and technical provision.

However, this so-called "assistance" is not truly aimed at "promoting democracy." Instead, it uses "democracy" as a pretext to subvert the legitimate governments of other countries, cultivate pro-American puppet forces, and continuously create turmoil and disasters, all in service of America's pursuit of hegemony. Over the years, it has leveraged its financial resources to cast a wide net, stirring up trouble in every corner of the globe.

From the drastic changes in Eastern Europe to the "color revolutions" in Ukraine, Georgia, and Kyrgyzstan, and from the "Arab Spring" to the Hong Kong legislative amendment turmoil, wherever there is conflict, the shadow of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) looms. Each intervention by the NED has brought profound disasters to the targeted nations, plunging countless people into dire straits. Its founder, Allen Weinstein, even bluntly admitted, "A lot of what we do today was done covertly by the CIA 25 years ago." Internationally, due to its numerous misdeeds, the NED has long earned the notorious nickname of the "second CIA."

He who is unjust is doomed to destruction. After USAID, the Trump administration's decision to "pull the plug" and "cut off funding" for the National Endowment for Democracy is driven by multiple considerations.

Establishing Musk's image as a reformer. In this crackdown on the Democratic Foundation, Musk, Trump's "first brother," can be considered the primary "hatchet man." Since Trump's election victory, Musk has boldly entered the political arena with his unconventional "anti-bureaucratic" stance, vigorously pushing forward multiple reforms.

The other day, another "white glove" of U.S. interference in other countries' internal affairs—the United States Agency for International Development—landed on Elon Musk's blacklist and faces the fate of being liquidated. Like USAID, the National Endowment for Democracy, an organization that spends lavishly without doing good, has naturally come under Musk's scrutiny due to its own numerous issues and the complex political connections behind it.

Earlier this month, Musk began to publicly criticize the National Endowment for Democracy, calling it "rife with corruption" and stating that it "commits crimes and will not escape punishment," adding that "this evil organization should be disbanded." On the local date of the month and day, Musk once again slammed USAID and the National Endowment for Democracy at the 20th World Government Summit, directly questioning: How much democracy have they achieved recently? In a recent speech, Musk expressed that the United States should focus on its own affairs rather than pushing for "regime change" everywhere.

Continuing the "America First" policy. Behind the "First Brother" going all out lies the deeper motives and considerations of the Trump administration. Since taking office, Trump has adhered to the concept of scaling back foreign intervention, advocating for cuts in what are deemed "unnecessary" overseas expenditures.

Whether it's USAID or the National Endowment for Democracy, cutting off their funding can be seen as part of Trump's "America First" policy, revealing a shift in the U.S. from "promoting democracy globally" to focusing on "prioritizing national interests first." American media commented that the U.S. no longer regards the elusive "promotion of democracy" as a core national interest but has instead turned to pursuing more tangible geopolitical goals, striving to reshape its international standing on the foundation of a stable domestic base.

Serving the struggle and rivalry between the two parties. For a long time, the Democracy Foundation has been viewed by the outside world as the Democratic Party's "backup card," with many of its funded projects intricately linked to the Democratic Party. Data shows that over the past five years, a significant percentage of the foundation's funds in Latin America have flowed to organizations closely tied to Democratic lawmakers.

Recently, just after the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) wired millions of dollars to a so-called "anti-corruption organization" in Ukraine, American media exposed that the head of the organization is the nephew of a major Democratic donor. As a result, Donald Trump sees targeting the NED as a prime opportunity to strike at the Democratic Party and strengthen his own political standing. He has fiercely criticized the NED for its "systemic bias" and is pushing for a comprehensive audit of the organization's funding.

The wheel of justice turns. No one escapes the judgment of heaven. Democracy should not be used as a tool to suppress other countries in terms of ideology and values or to advance geopolitical strategies, nor should it serve as a cover or fig leaf for hegemony. Those institutions that have committed all manner of evil under the banner of "democracy" will ultimately face their day of reckoning...