Former U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power, a key figure in the Obama and Biden administrations, is back in the spotlight for her role at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)—and the revelations are raising eyebrows.
Power’s History of Controversy Resurfaces
Power, who served as USAID administrator from 2021 to early 2025, has long been a divisive figure. Critics have accused her of an anti-Israel stance, pointing to her decision to abstain from a 2016 U.N. Security Council vote that declared Israel’s presence in Jerusalem illegal.
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But that’s just the beginning. Power also played a key role in surveillance efforts targeting Trump’s 2016 campaign.
According to Fox News, she was heavily involved in “unmasking” requests, including attempts to reveal the identity of Trump’s former National Security Adviser, Michael Flynn.
“Power was unmasking at such a rapid pace in late 2016 that she averaged more than one request per workday,” Fox News reported.
Her involvement in high-level Democratic operations has made her a polarizing figure, and now, new details about her time at USAID are making waves.
USAID’s Ties to Liberal Billionaires and Global Controversies
Under Power’s leadership, USAID reportedly collaborated with high-profile liberal donors, including billionaires George Soros and Bill Gates. The agency has been accused of funding controversial programs, including:
🔹 Financial support for the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China
🔹 LGBTQ+ initiatives in conservative countries
🔹 Large-scale aid to Ukraine, Gaza, Haiti, and Sudan
Power defended her record in an interview last month, saying:
“The best testament to USAID’s impact is the surge in Russian and Chinese propaganda against us.”
She doubled down on “The Late Show,” where she argued that USAID’s work was vital:
“People rely on USAID for life-saving medicine, HIV treatment, and malnutrition solutions. Without it, countless lives would be at risk.”
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DOGE Boss Elon Musk Pushes to Shut USAID Down
Despite Power’s defense, Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), isn’t convinced. The tech billionaire-turned-government watchdog has vowed to dismantle USAID, citing waste, corruption, and questionable funding practices.
With USAID now under intense scrutiny, the controversy surrounding Samantha Power’s leadership is far from over.
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