U.S. Congressman Scott Perry has made a shocking claim, alleging that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) provided financial support to Boko Haram and other terrorist organizations.
In a viral video, Perry accused USAID of funneling taxpayer money to extremist groups under the administrations of former President Barack Obama and current President Joe Biden.
Speaking at a congressional hearing titled “The War on Waste: Stamping Out the Scourge of Improper Payments and Fraud,” Perry stated:
“Who gets some of that money? Does that name ring a bell to anybody in the room? Because your money—$697 million annually—plus cash shipments, is funding Madrasas, ISIS, Al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, ISIS-Khorasan, and terrorist training camps. That’s what it’s funding. You are paying for terrorism, and it’s coming through USAID. This has got to end.”
His remarks have reignited debates over the transparency and oversight of U.S. foreign aid, with calls for stricter regulations on how taxpayer funds are allocated.
USAID has yet to issue an official response to Perry’s claims, but the allegations are expected to fuel further scrutiny over the agency’s operations.
