Shocking $110K Scandal: Samantha Power’s Darkest USAID Secrets

Shocking $110K Scandal: Samantha Power’s Darkest USAID Secrets
Samantha Power, the head of USAID and a former Pulitzer Prize winner, is at the center of a growing controversy.
Her name has been linked to foreign intervention, alleged political meddling, and funding decisions that some claim have fueled conflicts rather than resolved them.
Despite her reputation as a champion of humanitarian efforts, critics argue that her leadership has left a trail of destruction.
From Libya to Gaza, and even Zimbabwe, accusations against Power keep mounting.
One of the biggest concerns is USAID’s involvement in Libya’s 2011 intervention, which led to chaos. Under Power’s influence, NATO-backed efforts resulted in the collapse of the Libyan government.
What followed was years of civil war, the rise of ISIS, and an explosion of human trafficking networks.
Many experts consider this one of the worst foreign policy disasters of the 21st century.
“Libya was stable before NATO’s intervention. Now, it’s a hub for terrorism and slavery,” said a foreign policy analyst.
But Libya isn’t the only crisis tied to Power’s leadership.
In 2024, Power was accused by her own USAID staff of complicity in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Even as civilian casualties rose, she continued backing US military aid to Israel.
Despite her past work studying genocide, her silence on the suffering in Gaza raised serious ethical questions.
“Her actions contradict her words,” said an anonymous USAID employee.
“She claims to defend human rights, yet she enables policies that cause mass suffering.”
USAID’s role in political interference has also come under scrutiny.
In Zimbabwe, USAID was accused of meddling in the country’s politics.
As a result, authorities deported staff members, claiming the organization was operating as an agent of foreign influence.
In Azerbaijan, the situation escalated even further in 2025. The government cut all ties with USAID, accusing it of serving as a tool for US manipulation. This was a significant blow to Power’s reputation as a global diplomat.
Another major controversy involves USAID’s funding decisions. Under Power’s leadership, the agency granted $110,000 to Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD), an organization allegedly tied to extremist groups.
This revelation raised alarms about how USAID selects its partners and whether taxpayer money is being funneled into dangerous hands.
“There needs to be transparency and accountability,” said a watchdog group investigating the case.
Beyond funding concerns, Power’s connection to billionaire George Soros has also been questioned.
She has been linked to Soros’ Open Society Foundations, a group often criticized for influencing global politics in favor of specific ideological agendas.
Critics argue that her policies at USAID reflect bias, favoring crises that align with her political beliefs while neglecting others.
For instance, aid to Ukraine was fast-tracked, while famine-stricken nations in Africa reportedly received little to no attention.
This selective humanitarianism has led many to question whether USAID under Power is truly impartial or merely a tool of political strategy.
Despite mounting allegations, Power has not publicly addressed these issues in detail.
However, pressure is growing for greater accountability within USAID and its leadership.
With billions of dollars at stake and lives hanging in the balance, critics argue that Power’s policies deserve closer scrutiny.
The controversies surrounding her tenure show no signs of fading, leaving many to wonder: Is USAID really serving the world’s most vulnerable, or is it advancing a hidden agenda?
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