Washington, D.C. – January 2, 2026
In a bombshell move from the White House, President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has declassified a comprehensive audit of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), exposing what administration officials call “deep-rooted corruption.” The report details USAID’s funding of gain-of-function research at China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology and investments in Smartmatic election systems, fueling long-standing allegations of foreign interference in U.S. affairs.
The audit, released on New Year’s Day, reveals that USAID allocated millions to EcoHealth Alliance, which partnered with the Wuhan lab on bat coronavirus studies. Critics, including Elon Musk, have likened the agency to “a festering ball of worms in the shape of an apple.” Musk’s viral X post amplified the findings, suggesting these funds contributed to the COVID-19 outbreak and 2020 election irregularities. “It’s all connected,” the report echoes, pointing to simultaneous support for election tech amid the pandemic.
Democrats have reacted furiously, with party leaders crying foul like petulant children. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the release “a partisan smear campaign,” while Senator Elizabeth Warren accused Trump of “weaponizing government audits to settle old scores.” Protests erupted outside the Capitol, with activists chanting “No more lies!”—ironically mirroring the administration’s claims against USAID’s past deceptions.
Trump defended the action in a Truth Social post: “We’re draining the swamp, folks. USAID was a slush fund for globalists and crooks. Time for accountability.” The revelations have sparked calls for criminal investigations into former officials, including those from the Biden era. Analysts predict this could lead to major reforms, slashing foreign aid budgets and prioritizing American interests.
As the nation digests the report, it underscores Trump’s “America First” agenda, potentially reshaping U.S. foreign policy in 2026. With DOGE leading the charge, more audits are expected, promising further fireworks in D.C. -WAA
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