This move, orchestrated under the administration of President Donald J. Trump, led to the closure of its overseas missions and the dismissal of numerous employees. The agency, once a conduit for political favors and financial excess, was exposed for its wasteful spending by Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This revelation has sparked outrage among leftist circles, who lament the agency's demise.
According to Public, USAID's involvement in political machinations extended to the impeachment proceedings against Trump. The agency was linked to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), which was criticized for its lack of independence. OCCRP's investigations were cited in the whistleblower complaint that triggered the Ukraine quid pro quo controversy. Furthermore, OCCRP played a role in perpetuating the Trump-Russia collusion narrative, as detailed by journalists Michael Shellenberger and Alex Gutentag. They uncovered that OCCRP propagated the unfounded claims of Trump’s financial ties to Russian entities, a narrative that gained traction despite lacking evidence.
BREAKING NEWS: ANTI-TRUMP FBI AGENT ARRESTED FOR LEAKING CLASSIFIED FILES!
February 14, 2025
The Trump-Russia allegations began in 2016, with claims of connections between Trump's organization and Alfa Bank, which were later debunked. OCCRP's influence extended to the Justice Department through Nellie Ohr, a former CIA contractor, whose work informed the Steele dossier. This dossier was pivotal in the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane investigation into Trump. OCCRP's reports, including the "Russian Laundromat Exposed" series, were disseminated globally, creating an illusion of consensus on the collusion theory.
NOT SO GREEN: GREENPEACE SMACKED WITH MEGA DAMAGES FINE!
Despite OCCRP's assertions of neutrality, its timing and focus on Trump contrasted sharply with its dismissal of allegations against Hunter Biden. The organization's activities coincided with congressional Democrats' calls for investigations into Trump's finances. The narrative of collusion persisted, fueled by media outlets despite the absence of concrete evidence.
NETANYAHU GIVES ANOTHER CONTROVERSIAL "GIFT" TO THIS U.S. SENATOR!
USAID's covert operations extended beyond domestic politics. The agency, alongside the State Department, established a network to influence international media, channeling substantial funds to organizations like Internews.
This network aimed to control information and suppress dissenting views, as evidenced by Internews CEO Jeanne Bourgault's advocacy for social media exclusion lists at the World Economic Forum. Through these efforts, USAID and the broader U.S. deep state have utilized taxpayer resources to shape global narratives and maintain political influence.
