Thread by @QuantusInsights

🚨 MEGA THREAD: USAID—A Leftist Slush Fund? 🚨

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) claims to promote democracy and development, but a closer look reveals millions in taxpayer dollars flowing to media outlets, NGOs, and non-profits—almost all aligned with progressive, leftist causes.

It doesn’t stop there. Reportedly, 97% of USAID employee political donations go to Democrats.

Let’s break it all down. 🧵👇

1️⃣ Media Funding Under the Guise of "Democracy"

USAID funds "independent journalism" through initiatives like the Media Viability Accelerator (MVA)—but who actually benefits?

🔹 In Peru, USAID funneled between $32K-$200K to outlets like RPP, La Encerrona, Epicentro, Ojo Público, and La República—each accused of pushing progressive agendas.
🔹 Western media also receives USAID funds, raising questions about government influence on journalism.

Is this about independent journalism, or ensuring a particular political ideology dominates the narrative?

2️⃣ NGOs & Non-Profits: Development or Ideological Capture?

USAID’s billions flow to NGOs worldwide—but where does it actually go?

🔹 Gender & Social Justice Programs—Millions allocated to "gender equity" and "social justice" initiatives, overwhelmingly aligned with leftist ideology.
🔹 Climate & Environmental Activism—Grants for environmental sustainability often fund activist groups pushing progressive climate policies.
🔹 Migration & Border Policy—USAID partners with NGOs supporting open-border policies, funding legal aid & advocacy for migrants while ignoring border security concerns.

These aren’t neutral humanitarian efforts—they are political investments.

3️⃣ USAID & Media Collusion: The Politico & AP Connections

If USAID funding is truly nonpartisan, why do media outlets overwhelmingly lean left?
🔹 Politico received $8 million from USAID—which mysteriously stopped right before they suddenly couldn't make payroll. What was USAID paying for?
🔹 Associated Press (AP) received over $600K from the State Dept. for "news services"—why is taxpayer money funding "independent" media?
🔹 This extends beyond USAID. We already found $517K in taxpayer funds subsidizing Politico Pro subscriptions—at a staggering $13,995 per user.

Why is the government propping up partisan media?

Footnote: USAID-funded Politico:

🔹 J.D. Vance’s beard is aggressive & a threat to feminist ideals.
🔹 But when Democrat Tim Walz’s eyes bulge out of his head, it’s just “emotional intensity” and “holding our gaze.”

This is the kind of state-backed “journalism” our tax dollars are funding.

4️⃣ The Employees: 97% of Political Donations Go to Democrats

USAID claims to be a neutral agency, but their own employees’ political donations say otherwise:

🔹 In the 2024 election cycle, 97% of USAID employee political contributions went to Democrats (OpenSecrets & Daily Wire).
🔹 Some claim 98% donated to Kamala Harris or other left-wing candidates—while the exact number varies, it’s clear that donations heavily favor one party.

If nearly all political donations from a federal agency’s employees go to one side, how can anyone believe the funding decisions aren’t politically motivated?

5️⃣ The Bigger Picture: A Taxpayer-Funded Political Machine?

USAID’s funding overwhelmingly supports:
✔️ Progressive media outlets under the guise of “independent journalism”
✔️ NGOs pushing leftist policies on gender, climate, and immigration
✔️ Foreign organizations advancing U.S. left-wing narratives abroad

This aligns with what we see in political donations—an agency where ideological bias is embedded at every level.

6️⃣ Elon Musk Calls It Out

Even high-profile figures like @elonmusk have blasted USAID, calling it a wasteful agency in need of reform (or abolition).

🔹 Under Trump, USAID faced scrutiny—with efforts to freeze funding and review left-leaning initiatives.
🔹 This led to panic among media & NGOs dependent on this taxpayer pipeline.

Would USAID survive a full audit?

7️⃣ Final Thoughts: Transparency Needed

🔹 USAID’s funding & employee donations show an unmistakable partisan tilt.
🔹 If it were truly neutral, donations and funding wouldn't be this lopsided.
🔹 USAID, like other agencies, needs full transparency and accountability.

What happens if this system isn’t reined in?

🔎 The Dig Continues... Stay Tuned.

If you think USAID’s bias & funding deserve more scrutiny, share this thread. 👇

(Big hat tip to @DataRepublican).