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Majority of Americans believe foreign aid ‘wasted on corruption’, survey finds

A majority of Americans, over 60%, believe that funding for humanitarian aid is being wasted on corruption or administration fees, according to a survey from the Financial Times.
USAID has received criticism for reportedly wasting billions of taxpayer dollars on international programs, some at risk of benefiting the Taliban.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio remarked that USAID has ignored policy directives and called for aligning foreign aid programs with U.S. National interests.
Elon Musk has expressed criticism of USAID, arguing it funds diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives abroad while the U.S. Struggles with infrastructure and economic challenges.

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The Ohio Star

Most Americans Say U.S. Foreign Aid Is ‘Wasted on Corruption,’ Survey Reveals

by Ireland Owens A majority of Americans think that U.S. foreign aid is being wasted, according to a new survey from the Financial Times. Of those surveyed, more than 60% believe that funding set aside for humanitarian aid was being “wasted on corruption or administration fees,” according to the survey published Monday. The survey’s findings comes amid growing scrutiny surrounding wasteful spending across several federal agencies, including th…

5 days ago·Ohio, United States

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American Greatness

Morning Greatness: Most Americans Say Foreign Aid Is Wasted on Corruption › American Greatness

Good Tuesday morning. Here is what’s on 46 agenda today: 4pm: THE PRESIDENT signs Executive Orders News roundup: Most Americans Say US Foreign Aid Is […] Source

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The Daily Caller

Most Americans Say US Foreign Aid Is ‘Wasted On Corruption,’ Survey Reveals

Of those surveyed, more than 60% believe that funding set aside for humanitarian aid was being "wasted on corruption or administration fees."

5 days ago·Washington, United States

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The Free Press (Tampa)

Majority Of Americans Believe U.S. Foreign Aid Is Wasted, Survey Finds

A new survey from the Financial Times reveals that a majority of Americans believe U.S. foreign aid is being squandered, with more than 60% of respondents stating that funding for humanitarian aid is “wasted on corruption or administration fees.” The findings come amid growing scrutiny of wasteful… Majority Of Americans Believe U.S. Foreign Aid Is Wasted, Survey Finds

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Financial Times

Majority of Americans believe foreign aid ‘wasted on corruption’, survey finds

Exclusive poll suggests voters back Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s view of USAID

5 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Corruption by Cops

Handouts are never free. The cruel US aid freeze is an opportunity for the Caribbean | Kenneth Mohammed – Corruption By Cops

For generations, many in the Caribbean grew up believing that the United States was the world’s great benefactor – a beacon of freedom, prosperity and boundless opportunity. Carefully cultivated through cinema, television, magazines, newspapers and radio, this perception reinforced the idea that the US was a land where hard work could secure a better life. It was the dream destination for countless Caribbean migrants seeking to escape economic h…

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