DISINFO: Leading members of USAID are employees of US intelligence
SUMMARY
USAID has been recognised as a representative of the interests of the country it represents and various lobby organisations since its inception. It is no secret to anyone that many leading members of the organisation are employees of US intelligence.
RESPONSE
Pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about the US and its aid agency, USAID. No evidence is provided to show that USAID members are employees of the US intelligence services.
USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the US Secretary of State and is not part of the intelligence community. It oversees the U.S. Government's international development and disaster assistance in support of American foreign policy. Through collaborations and investments, it aims to prevent poverty, save lives, bolster democratic governance, and assist individuals in resolving humanitarian crises and moving past aid.
In 2023, its budget was $60 billion, and the main fields that USAID supported were the fight against corruption and disinformation, and the promotion of democracy, human rights, etc.
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