The Charlie Kirk Show Destroying USAID To Save America
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Feb 6, 2025 
Mike Benz, an expert on USAID, takes us on a deep dive into the agency's dual role as a humanitarian outfit and a tool for U.S. interests. He reveals how USAID has been embroiled in covert operations and political manipulation, especially during the Trump era. The conversation highlights the agency's controversial involvement in global protests, military psychological operations, and strategies against China in Africa. Benz argues for a critical reevaluation and restructuring of USAID to ensure transparency and accountability in foreign aid.
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USAID: The Dirtiest Institution
- USAID is the dirtiest institution in the American government, acting as a slush fund for deep state actors.
- It creatively structures activities too dirty for the State Department, Defense Department, or CIA.
USAID vs. Trump World
- USAID targeted Trump world, including paying media outlets to produce negative stories about Trump's allies and officials.
- They spent $20 million on hit pieces against Paul Manafort and Rudy Giuliani, used in Trump's impeachment.
USAID's Coup Involvement
- USAID is heavily involved in coups worldwide, including the Arab Spring and the 2014 Ukrainian revolution.
- Victoria Nuland admitted USAID spent $5 billion on institutions involved in overthrowing Ukraine's government.