CNN Anchor Challenges GOP Lawmaker on False Claim About USAID Spending

Rep. Buddy Carter's assertion that USAID funded $15 million in condoms for the Taliban is unsupported and echoes earlier debunked claims.

Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) claimed in a CNN interview that USAID allocated $15 million for condoms for the Taliban, a statement that lacks evidence.
CNN anchor Boris Sanchez questioned Carter's claim, pointing out similarities to previously debunked allegations about USAID funding for Gaza.
Carter defended the role of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in identifying inefficiencies in government spending, despite concerns about its authority and access.
Fact-checks and USAID reports confirm no U.S. funds were used to provide condoms to the Taliban, with similar claims tied to Gaza also proven false.
The controversy highlights ongoing debates over misinformation and the role of non-governmental entities in scrutinizing federal spending.