A U.S. congressman, Scott Perry, has made a shocking allegation that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded terrorist groups, including Boko Haram, during the Obama and Biden administrations.
Speaking at a congressional hearing on Thursday, February 13, Perry, a Republican from Pennsylvania, claimed that American taxpayer money had been misused to support terrorism. He also pointed fingers at USAID’s sponsorship of $136 million for establishing 120 schools in Pakistan, stating that there was “zero evidence” of the schools ever being built.
Many have called for a more thorough inquiry into his statements, which have caused controversy. The well-known organization for international development and humanitarian assistance, USAID, has not yet addressed these charges. If confirmed, the allegations may cast doubt on American oversight and foreign aid practices.
Perry’s remarks have sparked discussions in political circles and on social media, with some calling for responsibility and others brushing the accusations off as political hyperbole. On the subject, the Biden administration has not yet responded.
The incident has rekindled debates over the distribution and oversight of foreign aid, even if the charges have not been verified. These days, a lot of Americans wonder: Where is taxpayer money going?
All eyes will be on the U.S. government’s decision to either confirm or deny Perry’s incendiary assertions through an official probe as the discussion progresses.
