Washington’s wasteful spending has become legendary. Every year, billions of taxpayer dollars vanish into federal bureaucracies. The numbers are staggering. The oversight is minimal. The consequences are severe.
National security demands accountability. Yet some federal agencies seem determined to prove otherwise. When government incompetence meets international terrorism, Americans deserve answers. Those answers have finally arrived.
A devastating report from the Middle East Forum has exposed the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for distributing $164 million in grants to radical organizations.
At least $122 million went directly to groups aligned with designated terrorists and their supporters. The magnitude of this mismanagement defies explanation.
From ‘Fox News’:
“The Middle East Forum’s multi-year study of USAID and State Department spending has uncovered $164 million of approved grants to radical organizations, with at least $122 million going to groups aligned with designated terrorists and their supporters.”
Following the Money Trail
The investigation revealed USAID provided $900,000 to the Bayader Association for Environment and Development in Gaza. This organization operates in direct coordination with Hamas.
The timing is particularly alarming. The most recent payment arrived mere days before Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel.
Sam Westrop, director of the Middle East Forum’s counter-extremism project, called the examples “horrifying.” The evidence shows USAID maintained funding even after terror connections became public. This suggests either catastrophic oversight failure or deliberate negligence.
A Pattern of Dangerous Decisions
This revelation represents just the tip of the iceberg. In 2015, USAID channeled $125,000 to the Islamic Relief Agency.
The U.S. Treasury had designated this organization as a terrorist entity in 2004. Their connection to Osama bin Laden was well-documented.
Former State Department officials paint a troubling picture. One noted “a lack of embarrassment among USAID staffers about being associated with terrorist organizations.” The culture of impunity appears deeply rooted within the agency.
The Trump Solution
President Trump’s response has been swift and decisive. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, serving as interim USAID director, has launched a comprehensive overhaul.
The plan may dissolve USAID entirely. Essential functions would transfer to State Department oversight.
“The level of insubordination makes it impossible to conduct a mature and serious review,” Rubio stated. His assessment highlights the depth of institutional resistance to reform.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), under Elon Musk’s leadership, has taken control. Nearly all agency personnel are now on administrative leave. This marks the most significant reform of U.S. foreign aid in decades.
Critics claim humanitarian programs may suffer. Supporters counter that essential aid will continue under stricter State Department supervision. The difference? Actual accountability and verified safeguards against abuse.
This USAID scandal demonstrates why conservative principles matter. Fiscal responsibility isn’t just about saving money. Government accountability isn’t merely about oversight.
These principles protect American security and taxpayer interests. The Trump administration’s reform efforts signal a return to these fundamental values.
Key Takeaways
- USAID approved $164 million in grants to radical organizations, with $122 million going to terror-aligned groups.
- The agency continued funding suspicious organizations even after their terror connections became public.
- President Trump and Secretary Rubio are implementing sweeping reforms to prevent future abuse of taxpayer funds.
- Essential humanitarian aid will continue under stricter State Department oversight and accountability measures.
Sources: Fox News, Free Beacon, SL Guardian
