A viral video falsely purporting that U.S.A.I.D. compensated celebrities for traveling to Ukraine sparked a disinformation campaign, particularly on social media platforms like X. The video gained traction after being shared by high-profile figures, including Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr., amidst a broader effort to undermine U.S.A.I.D. This initiative resulted in significant agency cutbacks, including frozen grants and potential layoffs, while right-wing influencers continue to propagate misleading narratives about foreign aid and U.S.A.I.D., distorting facts to justify their attacks on the agency.
The video falsely claiming that U.S.A.I.D. paid actors to travel to Ukraine originates from a known disinformation account, misleadingly spreading claims across social media.
This disinformation campaign has led to a backlash against U.S.A.I.D., resulting in a freeze on grants and mass layoffs among its employees, fueled by right-wing influencers.
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