House Oversight Hearing Alleges Misuse of USAID Funds Under Biden Administration

Lawmakers debate claims of foreign aid funding terrorism and advancing partisan agendas, with potential criminal referrals on the table.

House Republicans, led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, accused USAID of misusing taxpayer dollars to fund left-wing causes and terrorist-linked organizations during a heated oversight hearing.
Witnesses testified that over 50% of USAID's funding goes to overhead charges, with some funds allegedly supporting extremist groups and undermining U.S. interests abroad.
Greene suggested potential criminal referrals for those involved in alleged abuses, including claims that USAID funding may have indirectly led to the deaths of American citizens.
Democrats defended USAID's role, arguing that cuts from the Trump administration weakened U.S. influence globally and undermined diplomatic efforts.
The DOGE Subcommittee plans to release a post-hearing review next week, which may include recommendations for investigations or further action.