Chelsea Clinton Refutes Claims About USAID Funding
On Monday, Chelsea Clinton addressed recent social media claims alleging she received millions in taxpayer money from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The allegations, which have circulated widely online, suggest that Clinton and her family benefited from $84 million in agency funds.
“I’m no stranger to absurd rumors,” Clinton stated on social media platform X. “But these latest claims circulating online are especially troubling, given their blatant disregard for facts.”
USAID, known for providing humanitarian aid globally, has been undergoing organizational changes. In this context, online discussions emerged, linking Clinton to alleged financial gains from the agency.
Independent fact-checking sources, including Snopes, have reviewed the claims and found them to be misleading. According to publicly available records, the Clinton Health Access Initiative, a nonprofit affiliated with the Clinton Foundation, received approximately $7.5 million from USAID—not the $84 million stated in online discussions. Chelsea Clinton, who serves on the nonprofit’s board, does not receive financial compensation.
Despite fact-checks debunking the claims, social media discussions have continued. In response, Clinton reaffirmed her stance:
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