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USAID shutdown will halt the Democrat’s extensive money laundering apparatus and combat inflation
By ljdevon // 2025-02-06
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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has come under fire as a “criminal organization” and a hub of corruption. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) delivered a decisive blow to the corrupt agency, exposing its alleged role in funneling taxpayer money to questionable projects, CIA involvement abroad, and spreading progressive ideologies worldwide. Born out of the Cold War, USAID has long been a tool of American influence, but its recent focus on LGBTQ evangelism and money laundering for progressive causes has come under scrutiny. This move by the Trump administration marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, with conservatives arguing it will curtail runaway federal spending and combat corruption globally. This is turn, could help reduce inflation. Key Points: • USAID's origins and mission: Founded during the Cold War, USAID was initially designed to counter communism by promoting American interests and values abroad. • Shift to ideological promotion: Over the years, USAID has evolved into a vehicle for promoting progressive causes, including LGBTQ rights, raising concerns about its alignment with U.S. foreign policy goals. • Trump Administration's crackdown: The Trump administration, led by Musk’s DOGE, has suspended aid disbursement, accessed internal data, and questioned USAID's legitimacy, calling for its shutdown or merger into the State Department. • Financial implications: The agency’s $72 billion budget in 2023 and its role in channeling significant aid to foreign organizations have raised red flags about accountability and efficiency.

USAID's shift from Cold War tool to LGBTQ evangelist

USAID’s transformation from a Cold War instrument to a modern advocate for progressive ideology has been gradual but profound. Established in 1961 under President John F. Kennedy, the agency was tasked with promoting economic development and countering communist influence in the Global South. Its early work was rooted in the modernization theory, which posited that American-style development could inoculate vulnerable nations against communist ideologies. However, in the post-Cold War era, USAID shifted its focus to promoting democratic governance and progressive social causes. The agency became a champion of LGBTQ rights, supporting projects in countries like Bangladesh, South Africa, and Kosovo. While these initiatives were often framed as humanitarian, the programs often undermined local cultural norms and political stability, imposing wasteful spending on things that don’t matter in the real world. In Hungary, for instance, USAID-funded organizations and media outlets were accused of advancing liberal narratives that clashed with the country’s conservative government. The suspension of $173 million (€425,000) in funding for 22 Hungarian groups underscored the agency’s twisted ideological agenda in recent years. “USAID’s current priorities are no longer aligned with U.S. interests,” said Zoltán Koskovics, an analyst at the Center for Fundamental Rights. “Instead of fostering stability, it has become an evangelist for woke ideology, with taxpayer money footing the bill.”

The Trump Administration targets USAID's extensive waste, fraud, and abuse

The Trump administration’s decision to target USAID was no accident. In one of his first acts as president, Donald Trump issued an executive order suspending the disbursement of foreign aid for three months. The move was ostensibly to review programs that “destabilize world peace by promoting ideas contrary to the internal political peace of nations.” This review was swiftly followed by the involvement of Musk’s DOGE, which gained access to USAID’s internal data. Employees like John Voorhees, the agency’s head of security, attempted to block DOGE’s efforts, but legal challenges and the swift departure of two senior managers allowed Musk’s team to gather critical information. Musk’s scathing critique of USAID as a “criminal enterprise” echoed growing concerns about the agency’s opacity and inefficiency. His statements were backed by reports of a $173 million funding cut to Hungarian groups, which highlighted the broader issue of USAID’s poorly regulated disbursements. “USAID’s structure allows for corruption to flourish,” Koskovics explained. “Money is funneled to foreign agents without adequate oversight, creating a system that rewards ideology over results.” The suspension of aid disbursement and the subsequent data recovery by DOGE marked a turning point for the agency. Its reliance on Congress for partial control and its lack of accountability to the executive branch had long been problematic. The Trump administration’s actions aim to address these issues by shutting down or merging USAID into the State Department, streamlining operations and curbing corruption at home and abroad. Sources include: RMX.news TheGuardian.com TheGuardian.com
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