Which USAID has already done.
> "We're getting them out," he said, "and then we'll make a decision."
This is pretty wild considering USAID is an extension of the state department, sits with the National Security Council, and closely works with the CIA. However you feel about USAID, the point of the org is to prevent humanitarian crises from becoming more expensive security issues.
If the argument is that the USAID is too left leaning, oh boy I can't imagine what they have in store.
Fascists will prioritize accumulating power, even if that means destroying previous allies. They don't care whether you think some of they ways they do, you've got something and they want it and might makes right.
I probably shouldn't be doing this and it feels dirty but ChatGPT wrote:
"When has Congress (and what occasions) tried to investigate USAID?"
> Congress has investigated USAID (United States Agency for International Development) on multiple occasions, often focusing on issues such as mismanagement of funds, political influence, and the effectiveness of aid programs. Some key investigations include:
Cold War & Covert Activities (1960s–1980s)
USAID programs were scrutinized for allegedly being used as fronts for CIA operations, particularly in Latin America and Southeast Asia.
Example: USAID’s involvement in funding educational and media programs in Chile before the 1973 coup.
Post-9/11 Reconstruction Efforts (2000s–2010s)
Congress investigated USAID’s role in Afghanistan and Iraq reconstruction, particularly allegations of waste, fraud, and inefficiency.
Example: The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) frequently reported on USAID’s mismanagement of billions in aid.
Cuban Democracy Programs (2014)
Senate and House committees examined USAID’s involvement in funding “Cuban Twitter” (ZunZuneo)—a covert social media platform aimed at fostering dissent against the Cuban government.
Lawmakers questioned whether USAID was exceeding its humanitarian mission.
COVID-19 Response & Global Health Funding (2020–2021)
USAID’s pandemic response efforts, including funding for the World Health Organization (WHO) and vaccine distribution, were scrutinized by Congress.
Some lawmakers alleged mismanagement of funds and lack of transparency.
Ukraine Aid & Oversight (2022–2023)
House Republicans, especially through the House Oversight and Foreign Affairs Committees, have investigated USAID’s funding for Ukraine, focusing on potential misuse and lack of accountability.
This inquiry continues, with some lawmakers calling for increased auditing of foreign aid.1: https://bsky.app/profile/joshuajfriedman.com/post/3lhckndvvb...
You've been sold a bill of goods. You can come to terms with the truth now, or confront it later when his actions start to hurt you and those you care about.
Not that it will make any difference, though; the outcome will be the same.