Elon Musk is ready to spend $6 billion to end world hunger, asks UN to provide a plan

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has stated that he is willing to sell his Tesla stock in exchange for a $6 billion donation to alleviate world poverty. This is in reaction to a tweet from David Beasley, the UN's World Food Programme head (WFP).

Beasley mentioned in his tweet that Musk's net fortune increased by $36 billion when Hertz bought 100,000 Teslas. He went on to say that one-sixth of this increase, or $6 billion, might assist save 42 million people who are starving.

Following this, Elon sent out a tweet inquiring as to "just how" the $6 billion will aid in the fight against world hunger. He also stated that he will sell Tesla stock immediately in order to raise the $6 billion.

In another tweet, Musk added, “But it must be open source accounting, so the public sees precisely how the money is spent.”

However, after being questioned by Dr. Eli David, a researcher, Beasley said that $6 billion will not solve world hunger but “will prevent geopolitical instability, mass migration and save 42 million people on the brink of starvation.” He added that it is “An unprecedented crisis and a perfect storm due to Covid/conflict/climate crises.”

David had questioned Beasley about why the World Food Programme (WFP) was unable to end world hunger despite raising $8.4 billion in 2020 when all it needed was $6 billion.

Beasley then began tweeting to Musk, telling him that WFP has a “transparency and open source accounting system in place.” Musk's team can analyze this and work with WFP to be confident about it, he added.

“With your help, we can bring hope, build stability, and change the future. Let’s talk: It isn’t as complicated as Falcon Heavy, but too much at stake to not at least have a conversation. I can be on the next flight to you. Throw me out if you don’t like what you hear!” added Beasley.

The strange thing is that the timetable may be a touch unrealistic, as even NASA, the United States' main space agency, had a far later target, seven years after Musk's time. The first humans aren't expected to arrive until at least 2033 on a NASA-funded rocket. This will be part of the Artemis - to the Moon and Mars - mission, which will be the first to establish a long-term presence on the lunar surface.

Musk, on the other hand, has been adamant about his desire to colonize Mars – and is actively working toward that goal. If the UN data proves to be accurate, we can only assume he will contribute to the fund.