USAID and the Politics of Funding

This chapter explores the contentious role of USAID as a potential front for money laundering linked to the CIA, emphasizing its extensive budget and operations in developing countries. The speakers discuss the implications of U.S. tax dollars flowing to corporations and NGOs, along with the tensions between political figures over control of information narratives. They also reflect on their experiences within the State Department, detailing challenges in budget reforms and the political dynamics influencing government aid distribution.