

The Truth About USAID and the Imminent Confirmations of RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard
7 snips Feb 4, 2025
Mike Benz, Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom Online, and Kenny Cody, a columnist and political commentator, dive into the critical assessment of USAID's operations. They dissect the agency's controversial influence, particularly on political narratives and domestic issues like populism. The conversation also highlights Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard's significant political appointments, advocating for the prioritization of American talent over foreign interests. Their insights reveal a complex interplay of accountability and reform within U.S. foreign policy.
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Key Team Members
- RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard joined Trump at every campaign stop.
- They are now key members of his new administration.
Upcoming Reforms
- Dismantling USAID is just the beginning of major government reforms.
- The U.S. Department of Education and National Endowment for the Arts are next.
USAID's Danger
- Mike Benz claims USAID is more dangerous than the CIA.
- USAID is how the CIA gets things done, masked by a veneer of institutional legitimacy.