Part 6/8:
The Broader Implications of Mismanagement
The conversation extends beyond USAID to broader government inefficiencies. Cuomo critiques hefty contracts awarded to defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, and points out the dubious nature of expensive contracts for cybersecurity services that have been plagued with breaches and security violations.
Notably, he recalls a Trump-era OMB memo that inadvertently halted critical funding for nonprofits and health care providers, exacerbating the challenges faced by organizations that assist vulnerable populations.