The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show Best Of Buck Brief - Why Was Biden's USAID Funding Terrorists?
Nov 25, 2025
Mike Benz, Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom Online, discusses alarming revelations about USAID's clandestine operations. He highlights concerns over the agency shredding classified documents, raising questions about accountability and transparency. Benz explains how USAID has allegedly funded extremist groups, while also detailing its covert influence in global politics. He connects these activities to U.S. unions and universities, suggesting a broader web of influence that warrants immediate reform and investigation.
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Sudden Document Shredding Raises Red Flags
- USAID held classified safes and emailed staff to shred and burn remaining documents in a sudden flurry of disposal.
- Mike Benz warns this rush risks permanent loss when digital duplicates can be flawed or incomplete.
Digital Copies Can Be Unreliable
- Digital copies are not always faithful substitutes for paper records when agencies dispose of originals.
- Benz cites past FBI examples where electronic files omitted critical sections from paper originals.
USAID's Soft Power Extends Far Beyond Aid
- Public perception sees USAID as purely humanitarian, but it functions as soft-power statecraft worldwide.
- Benz argues USAID's grants create influence over local governments, media, unions, and institutions.