Washington D.C., February 4, 2025 – White House Press Secretary Karoline Levitt criticized the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for spending taxpayer dollars on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) projects abroad, calling it “wasteful.” Levitt emphasized that foreign aid should prioritize initiatives that serve U.S. interests and argued that USAID’s funding of DEI programs lacks clear, measurable outcomes. She urged for more accountability in foreign aid spending.
Levitt’s remarks highlight growing concerns among Republicans about U.S. government spending on international aid. While some defend the DEI programs for promoting social equity, Levitt’s comments reflect the ongoing debate over the effectiveness and priorities of U.S. foreign policy spending.
