Chelsea Clinton has called out what she describes as a deliberate attack using misinformation after being accused of receiving $84 million from USAID through the Clinton Foundation.
The claim, widely circulated on social media, has been debunked by fact-checkers, but it continues to fuel controversy.
Clinton Addresses the Accusations
Responding to the allegations, Clinton took to social media to denounce the false reports.
She stated that misinformation about her family was nothing new but expressed concern over the persistence of these latest claims.
She emphasized that she has never taken a cent from the Clinton Foundation and that her family personally contributes to its work every year.
Clinton also warned that misinformation isn’t just background noise—it’s being used as a weapon to discredit organizations that focus on public health and humanitarian efforts.
Fact-Checkers Disprove the $84 Million Story
The fact-checking website Snopes confirmed that the claim about Chelsea Clinton receiving USAID funds was inaccurate.
The viral graph used to support the claim was actually referring to the overall funding received by the Clinton Foundation—not payments to Clinton herself.
Government data from 2008 to 2024 further revealed that USAID had given no more than $7.5 million to the Foundation.
Additionally, tax records show that Chelsea Clinton does not receive any financial compensation for her work with the organization.
USAID Faces a Political Battle
Beyond the misinformation controversy, USAID itself is under scrutiny.
As the largest distributor of U.S. humanitarian aid, the agency funds projects in over 100 countries, supporting areas like women’s health, clean water access, HIV/AIDS treatment, and anti-corruption efforts.
Despite this, critics—including former President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk—have argued that USAID is mismanaged and beyond repair.
Trump’s Plan to Overhaul USAID
Trump has long been vocal about reducing government spending, and USAID has become one of his main targets.
His administration proposed slashing the agency’s workforce from 10,000 employees down to just 611, putting thousands on paid leave.
However, the move faced immediate legal challenges, with unions representing USAID workers filing lawsuits to stop the restructuring.
Court Blocks Mass Layoffs—For Now
A judge temporarily blocked Trump’s efforts to place 2,200 USAID workers on leave, ruling that the sudden move would cause “irreparable harm” to employees while having no immediate impact on the government.
The decision also reinstated 500 employees who had already been placed on leave, but the agency’s future remains in question.
What Comes Next?
As legal battles unfold and misinformation continues to spread, the fate of USAID hangs in the balance.
Trump’s administration insists the agency is plagued with corruption, while its defenders argue that gutting USAID would undermine crucial humanitarian efforts worldwide.
With a temporary court order in place, the next steps for USAID—and its thousands of employees—will likely be determined in the coming weeks.
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