In a recent press briefing outside the White House, Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, disclosed what she described as “wasteful spending” by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Her revelations have sparked significant controversy and debate. Leavitt took the opportunity to respond to critics who have opposed Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump’s efforts to reform a government agency they consider “one of the most corrupt in America.” USAID, often accused by some as being a front for CIA operations, has been under scrutiny due to the funding of several unconventional projects.
Standing before reporters, Leavitt displayed a sheet of paper outlining four expenditures by the agency. “Here’s the reason why Elon Musk and others have been taking a look,” Leavitt explained, emphasizing the importance of transparency in government spending. She went on to list the projects, which included “$1.5M to advance DEI in Serbia’s workplaces,” “$70k for a production of a DEI musical in Ireland,” “$47k for a transgender opera in Colombia,” and “$32k for a transgender comic book in Peru.”
With visible frustration, Leavitt remarked, “I don’t know about you, but as an American taxpayer, I don’t want my dollars going toward this cr*p, and the American people don’t either.” She clarified that Musk’s intervention, as mandated by Trump, aims to eliminate what they perceive as misuse of taxpayer money. This scrutiny has extended beyond financial oversight, as two USAID officials were reportedly placed on leave after attempting to block Musk’s team from accessing classified information. Consequently, both the official X social media account, with its 1 million followers, and the agency’s website, vanished from the public eye.
Adding to the agency’s turmoil, The Daily Mail reported that USAID employees were shocked to discover that their headquarters had been abruptly closed. Over 600 employees received unexpected emails instructing them to remain home, leading to confusion and frustration among the staff. This lockout reflects the heightened measures being taken to reform the agency’s operations and spending practices.
USAID spent:
$2.5 million to promote DEI in Serbia
$70,000 for a DEI musical in Ireland
$47,000 for a transgender opera in Columbia and;
$32,000 for a transgender comic book in PeruHoly crap!! Our tax dollars being set on fire… pic.twitter.com/1FCPgx4ip6
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These developments underscore the ongoing debate about the role and accountability of USAID in administering foreign aid. As this situation unfolds, it raises significant questions about financial transparency and the priorities dictating foreign aid allocations.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
The “Pig Book” that is published each year exposes how ignorantly, grossly, catastrophically, WASTEFUL is this bloated sow of a government in SPENDING taxpayer’s money! As is said far too often in America today, “You Just Can’t Make This Schiff Up.”