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Is U.S. Taxpayer Money Funding Terrorism?
Since August 2021, the U.S. has been sending $40-80 million weekly to Afghanistan, now under Taliban control, amounting to billions annually.
Billions in humanitarian aid are reportedly flowing through Taliban-controlled systems, raising serious concerns about misuse and funding terrorism.
As of 2024, U.S. reconstruction aid to Afghanistan totals $148.08 billion, with $88.89 billion allocated for security, $35.82 billion for governance, and $7.05 billion for humanitarian aid.
From 2021 to 2023, Afghanistan's economy shrank by 27%, despite extensive U.S. funding, and is now in a persistent state of "no-growth."
Approximately 15.8 million Afghans face acute food insecurity, with 22.1 million needing protection assistance, according to UN and USAID reports.
NGOs in Afghanistan paid $10.9 million in taxes and fees to the Taliban, legitimizing their control and diverting humanitarian funds.
Critics, including U.S. Representative Tim Burchett, warn that taxpayer money could fund future terrorist attacks, citing a lack of oversight on aid distributed through Taliban systems.
Elon Musk and journalist Lara Logan have criticized the U.S. government, calling this situation "madness" and demanding transparency.
Since August 2021, the U.S. has been sending $40-80 million weekly to Afghanistan, now under Taliban control, amounting to billions annually. Billions in humanitarian aid are reportedly flowing through Taliban-controlled systems, raising serious concerns about misuse and funding terrorism. As of 2024, U.S. reconstruction aid to Afghanistan totals $148.08 billion, with $88.89 billion allocated for security, $35.82 billion for governance, and $7.05 billion for humanitarian aid. From 2021 to 2023, Afghanistan's economy shrank by 27%, despite extensive U.S. funding, and is now in a persistent state of "no-growth." Approximately 15.8 million Afghans face acute food insecurity, with 22.1 million needing protection assistance, according to UN and USAID reports. NGOs in Afghanistan paid $10.9 million in taxes and fees to the Taliban, legitimizing their control and diverting humanitarian funds. Critics, including U.S. Representative Tim Burchett, warn that taxpayer money could fund future terrorist attacks, citing a lack of oversight on aid distributed through Taliban systems. Elon Musk and journalist Lara Logan have criticized the U.S. government, calling this situation "madness" and demanding transparency.
