The Trump administration is considering criminal charges against USAID staffers and grant recipients after a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) investigation uncovered alleged fraud and misuse of taxpayer funds. During a closed-door House Foreign Affairs Committee briefing, USAID Deputy Administrator-Designate Pete Marocco detailed severe waste and abuse within the agency. Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) indicated that criminal referrals to the DOJ are possible if fraud is confirmed, stressing the need for a solid paper trail. Both Republican and Democratic committee members acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations, with multiple DOJ referrals under consideration. Critics argue USAID’s decentralized system has enabled financial mismanagement
Trump Blindsides Democrats with a Bold Move – CHECKMATE
